Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 18,045 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off the first half!
2.44
0-0Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Garrido didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.39
Mauricio Redondo receives the ball from a throw-in from Salvador Traynor. Mauricio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Antonio Garrido!
10.57
1-0Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Antonio Garrido has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.30
1-0Les Oakes barges into Martin Flores. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.25
1-0Martin Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
28.22
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Les Oakes who takes it down. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Garrido!
32.25
1-0Diogo Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Florin Stinga who takes it down. Florin Stinga kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Winkler but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.48
Nicholas Richards makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Peter van der Meer. Excellent save.
39.02
Ian Barton flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Viana controls it well on his chest. Pedro Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Antonio Garrido keeps it out!
40.21
1-0Harry Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Marr. Jason Marr shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.57
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Martin Flores who brings the ball under control. Martin Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Ruiz.
44.49
Mauricio Ruiz hacks Oliver Winkler from behind! Mauricio Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Oliver Winkler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Pedro Viana sees Jason Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bayern Munich players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
48.56
Pedro Viana sees Mauricio Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Ruiz makes a probing pass to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo threads the ball through into the box. Mauricio Redondo takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.43
Nicholas Richards hits a low pass to Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
54.13
Paul White flicks a high ball forward to Martin Flores who gracefully takes it down. Martin Flores threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
55.45
Nicholas Richards threads a neat ball through to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Viana.
57.05
Mauricio Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
60.51
2-0Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Oscar Fernandez replacing Mauricio Ruiz, Samir Oswald replacing Salvador Traynor and Shaun Redknapp replacing Mauricio Redondo .FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Masur replacing Matt Naysmith, Stefan Vogel replacing Nicholas Richards and Julian Nahrstedt replacing Florin Stinga .
67.05
Marc Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Kauder collects the pass. Nikolas Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.40
Samir Oswald sees Harry Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Roberts shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.49
3-0Oliver Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Harry Roberts. Oliver Sachs is warned by the referee! Harry Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.16
Pedro Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
85.06
Tiago Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Redknapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.26
3-0Marc Schönenborn slams into Samir Oswald with his studs up. The referee motions to Marc Schönenborn to come over. It's a red card!! Samir Oswald stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Redondo of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Harry Roberts (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samir Oswald (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Antonio Garrido (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Sachs (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Diogo Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Flores (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Schönenborn (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Florin Stinga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oliver Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nikolas Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rainer Masur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stefan Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Julian Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |