Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the first half underway!
4.31
0-0Kai Meyer brings the ball forward. Kai Meyer surges forward with the ball. Kai Meyer passes the ball forward but Joris Van Dieren is offside!
6.42
1-0Mauro Binotto knocks the ball forward to Simone Baronchelli. Simone Baronchelli goes all the way! Simone Baronchelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.57
1-0Marek Radomski makes a probing pass to Joris Van Dieren. Joris Van Dieren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.51
Leon Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Roth. Paul Roth passes the ball forward but Lennart Polheim is offside!
12.19
1-0Mohammed Okocha catches Joris Van Dieren on the ankles. The referee calls over Mohammed Okocha and shows him a yellow card! Joris Van Dieren runs off the knock.
18.11
Torsten Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Roth. Paul Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Polheim but he's offside!
20.56
Marek Radomski makes a simple pass to Joris Van Dieren. Joris Van Dieren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoshimitsu Ishigawa but he's offside!
22.52
1-0Marek Radomski advances with the ball. Marek Radomski shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.59
Jakob Hitzlsperger barges into Malte Schneider. Jakob Hitzlsperger is shown the yellow card! Malte Schneider hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.47
Leon Völler passes the ball forward to Paul Roth. Paul Roth goes all the way! Paul Roth takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Fernando Olivares had no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
33.25
1-1Torsten Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider goes all the way! Malte Schneider makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.58
Lennart Rahn sees a break and surges forward. Lennart Rahn passes the ball forward but Paul Roth is offside!
36.42
Kai Meyer knocks the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoshimitsu Ishigawa. Yoshimitsu Ishigawa shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.26
Simon Geis makes a probing pass to Yoshimitsu Ishigawa. Yoshimitsu Ishigawa knocks in a cross ball towards Simone Baronchelli. Simone Baronchelli heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.17
Steffen Prantl chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Rahn. Lennart Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Simon Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoshimitsu Ishigawa. Yoshimitsu Ishigawa goes all the way! Yoshimitsu Ishigawa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with MSV Duisburg kicking off!
51.23
Kai Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simone Baronchelli. Simone Baronchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Yoshimitsu Ishigawa. Yoshimitsu Ishigawa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Salomon Forsstrom had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
54.12
Marek Radomski makes a simple pass to Yoshimitsu Ishigawa. Yoshimitsu Ishigawa lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Van Dieren. Joris Van Dieren directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.48
Kai Meyer brings the ball forward. Kai Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Baronchelli. Simone Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.36
Kai Meyer passes the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Simone Baronchelli. Simone Baronchelli goes all the way! Simone Baronchelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.44
Simon Geis knocks the ball forward to Simone Baronchelli. Simone Baronchelli goes all the way! Simone Baronchelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Salomon Forsstrom easily smothers it.
66.27
4-1Bayer Leverkusen are easily keeping MSV Duisburg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.50
Torsten Ziege brings the ball forward. Torsten Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Paul Roth. Paul Roth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Fernando Olivares is on top of it.
71.43
Mauro Binotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joris Van Dieren. Joris Van Dieren goes all the way! Joris Van Dieren shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.50
5-1Mauro Binotto barges into Leon Völler. Mauro Binotto is warned by the referee! Leon Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.15
Jakob Hitzlsperger flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis takes it forward alone. Simon Geis goes all the way! Simon Geis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.35
Lennart Rahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Roth. Paul Roth passes the ball forward to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%
Scorers
| Simone Baronchelli 6, 61 Yoshimitsu Ishigawa 45, 51 Joris Van Dieren 71 | Paul Roth 28 |