Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 16,242 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.23
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Kühn who brings the ball under control. Thomas Kühn flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Redondo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mauricio Redondo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Tadashi Saito.
3.56
It's a corner kick. Thomas Kühn kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Ian Barton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.47
Benjamin Gaillot laces a weighted ball forward to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Fernandez.
10.02
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Semedo plays the ball forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis darts forward. Quim Reis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.20
Benjamin Gaillot kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Merino but he's offside!
16.34
Oscar Fernandez barges into Manuel Antunes. Oscar Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.38
Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Kühn who takes it down. Thomas Kühn knocks the ball forward to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.11
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Les Oakes. Les Oakes connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
26.24
Mauricio Redondo comes in with a late challenge on Ivar Wijker. Mauricio Redondo is warned by the referee! Ivar Wijker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.08
Andres Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet knocks the ball forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Oscar Fernandez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
33.15
Daniele Drake hacks Mauricio Redondo from behind! Daniele Drake is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Redondo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.15
Eintracht Frankfurt are dictating the run of play here today.
39.11
Ricardo Semedo makes a simple pass to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Drake controls it well on his chest. Daniele Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Ian Barton is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Pedro Viana replacing Oscar Fernandez. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
53.02
Tiago Jardim sees a break and surges forward. With a delightful solo run, Tiago Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Tiago Jardim edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tiago Jardim provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.45
Charles Marquet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes plays a one-two with Daniele Drake and rushes in on goal... Manuel Antunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Peter van der Meer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.47
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Chris Hughes replacing Daniele Drake .
61.50
Mauricio Redondo surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Tadashi Saito is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
63.26
Benjamin Gaillot flicks a high pass forward to Quim Reis who brings the ball under control. Quim Reis shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
71.01
Manuel Antunes threads the ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet sees Albert Merino just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Albert Merino side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.11
Andres Ramos makes a simple pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Antunes who brings the ball under control. Manuel Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
79.09
Mauricio Redondo threads a neat ball through to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor plays a one-two with Romero P. Hidalgo and advances towards the goal... Salvador Traynor tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.18
Salvador Traynor makes a beautiful solo run. Salvador Traynor lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. With a superhuman jump, Romero P. Hidalgo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
87.37
Charles Marquet decides to run forward with the ball. Charles Marquet threads the ball through into the box. Ian Barton clumsily knocks into Manuel Antunes. Penalty not given!!
89.37
Manuel Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Pedro Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Harry Roberts controls it well on his chest. Harry Roberts shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
29.7%
41.9%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Jardim of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | ![]() | 9 |
| 6. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harry Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benjamin Gaillot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Quim Reis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Charles Marquet (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Manuel Antunes (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Daniele Drake (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 10. | Albert Merino (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Jose Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Marin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Lockley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |












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