Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 16,975 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
2.46
0-1Brian Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Guerrero Lopez!
8.00
0-1Harry Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Kühn collects the pass. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.22
0-1Tomas Muzzi hacks Mauricio Redondo from behind! Tomas Muzzi is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Redondo runs off the knock.
10.33
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Redondo plays the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
14.46
Mauricio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.07
Steed Cabezas knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Hemdani. Miguel Hemdani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.17
Pedro Viana makes a strong solo run forward. Pedro Viana flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Kühn who takes it down. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Nikolas Janes had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
26.24
2-1Mauricio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steed Cabezas happens to be in the right place to block it.
27.06
Mauricio Ruiz darts forward. Mauricio Ruiz sees Harry Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn beats his man to it with a header. Nikolas Janes comfortably picks it out of the air!
38.49
Dion Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kohler collects the pass. Rainer Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.17
Salvador Traynor flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
42.45
Pedro Viana flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Jason Marr replacing Romero P. Hidalgo. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off the second half!
47.28
Steed Cabezas makes a probing pass to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Granville. Nicky Granville connects with a diving header but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
48.02
Pedro Viana threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Strada. Nunzio Strada kicks a strong pass forward to Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.11
4-1Pedro Viana sees Mauricio Redondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Redondo knocks the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.55
Mauricio Redondo passes the ball forward to Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alfred Ramé. Excellent block.
60.01
4-1Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Samir Oswald replacing Salvador Traynor .
61.03
Mauricio Redondo makes a probing pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Nikolas Janes. Excellent save.
66.44
Dion Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.50
Dion Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Granville. Nicky Granville shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
71.08
Without breaking stride, Alfred Ramé plays the ball forward to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez advances inside the box! Patricio Guerrero Lopez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Peter van der Meer manages to gather it easily.
79.20
Pedro Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald makes a simple pass to Jason Marr. Jason Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
81.08
Steed Cabezas threads a neat ball through to Nicky Granville. Nicky Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Thomas Kühn chips the ball to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from 20 yards. Nikolas Janes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
12
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.2%
44.8%
Play Area
23.9%
44.8%
31.3%
Scorers
| Les Oakes 14 Salvador Traynor 20, 42 Thomas Kühn 48 | Patricio Guerrero Lopez 2 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Traynor of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nunzio Strada (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvador Traynor (MID) |  | 10 |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harry Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samir Oswald (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Muzzi (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brian Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nicky Granville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Van Fessem (MID) | 0 | |