Match Report


FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Steve DunnSteve Dunn Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Antonio GarridoA. Garrido75
G
1
G
76Peter van der MeerP. van der Meer
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith71
D
2
D
68Nunzio StradaN. Strada
Oliver SachsO. Sachs70
D
3
D
68Pedro VianaP. Viana
Stefan MöllerS. Möller68
D
4
D
67Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz
Nicholas RichardsN. Richards75
M
5
D
74Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez
Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira82
M
6
M
73Albert PeiroA. Peiro
Marc SchönenbornM. Schönenborn69
M
captain7
M
75Samir OswaldS. Oswald
Ásmundur ThórhallssonÁ. Thórhallsson81
M
8captain
M
78Scott RaeS. Rae
Rainer MasurR. Masur70
A
9
M
70John FlintlockJ. Flintlock
Florin StingaF. Stinga73
A
10
A
74Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison
Nikolas KauderN. Kauder70
A
11
A
74Eric GötzE. Götz
 
Stefan VogelS. Vogel69
D
12
D
70Ian BartonI. Barton
Martin FloresM. Flores74
M
13
M
74Mauricio RedondoM. Redondo
Bakary MüllerB. Müller69
A
14
A
77Harry RobertsH. Roberts

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 19,564 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Schäfer.


0.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the match underway!
6.53
Stefan Möller sees Ásmundur Thórhallsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ásmundur Thórhallsson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ásmundur Thórhallsson plays a quick one-two with Florin Stinga and rushes in on goal... Ásmundur Thórhallsson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Peter van der Meer, sees it late!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich!
9.47
Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hutchison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.50
Scott Rae makes a probing pass to Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Naysmith.
16.38
Nicholas Richards flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Oliveira who takes it down. Diogo Oliveira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Diogo Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Rae.
18.10
Neil Hutchison clumsily knocks into Ásmundur Thórhallsson. The referee warns Neil Hutchison to calm down! Ásmundur Thórhallsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.34
Nicholas Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.55
With great vision, Samir Oswald plays the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
24.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Albert Peiro plays the ball forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.38
Scott Rae hits a low pass to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Möller.
30.08
Stefan Möller chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards makes a simple pass to Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.07
Florin Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
36.08
Stefan Möller flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs makes a simple pass to Marc Schönenborn. Marc Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.29
Florin Stinga hacks John Flintlock from behind! The referee warns Florin Stinga to calm down! John Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.44
Albert Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Marc Schönenborn. Albert Peiro is given a warning by the referee! Marc Schönenborn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich start the second half!
51.42
Oliver Sachs passes the ball forward to Stefan Möller. Stefan Möller kicks a strong pass forward to Ásmundur Thórhallsson. Ásmundur Thórhallsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nunzio Strada.
53.43
Florin Stinga barges into Pedro Viana. The referee warns Florin Stinga again to calm down! Pedro Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.40
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Rainer Masur. The referee brings Mauricio Ruiz to one side and gives him a warning! Rainer Masur grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.15
Nikolas Kauder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Viana.
60.36
FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Stefan Vogel replacing Oliver Sachs, Martin Flores replacing Diogo Oliveira and Bakary Müller replacing Rainer Masur .
61.46
Stefan Möller comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hutchison. Stefan Möller is given a warning by the referee! Neil Hutchison runs off the knock.
65.50
Samir Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Eric Götz controls it well on his chest. Eric Götz whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.11
Oscar Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Götz. Eric Götz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Möller.
78.18
With a delightful solo run, Scott Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Rae whips in a cross ball towards Eric Götz. Eric Götz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them back into the game!
85.56
Neil Hutchison brings the ball forward. Neil Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
30.5%
45.1%
24.4%

Scorers
Ásmundur Thórhallsson 7
Eric Götz 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Rae of Bayer Leverkusen

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Garrido (GK)
6
2.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Sachs (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Möller (DEF)
7
5.Nicholas Richards (MID)
6
6.Diogo Oliveira (MID)
6
7.Marc Schönenborn (MID)
7
8.Ásmundur Thórhallsson (MID)goal scored
9
9.Rainer Masur (ATT)
6
10.Florin Stinga (ATT)
6
11.Nikolas Kauder (ATT)
7
 
12.Stefan Vogel (DEF)
6
13.Martin Flores (MID)
6
14.Bakary Müller (ATT)
6

1.Peter van der Meer (GK)
6
2.Nunzio Strada (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Viana (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Albert Peiro (MID)
6
7.Samir Oswald (MID)
6
8.Scott Rae (MID)
9
9.John Flintlock (MID)
6
10.Neil Hutchison (ATT)
6
11.Eric Götz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ian Barton (DEF)
0
13.Mauricio Redondo (MID)
0
14.Harry Roberts (ATT)
0