Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 11,741 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.
0.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
2.48
Miguel Monteiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Ted Audard. Ted Audard makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.11
Marc Kneissl makes a probing pass to Miguel Monteiro. Miguel Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.35
Daniel Viana makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Viana plays a quick one-two with Ted Audard and rushes in on goal... Daniel Viana comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.36
Linus Beckmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Wieczorek. Gerhard Wieczorek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
18.06
Arco Polak knocks the ball forward to Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer advances inside the box! Jan Helmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.24
Petri van den Heuvel chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Zouaoui. Guillermo Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Ted Audard. Ted Audard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose E. Filippi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.17
Petri van den Heuvel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Schramm. Martin Schramm makes an attacking run forward. Martin Schramm shoots from outside the area. Jose E. Filippi gets down and covers it.
24.06
Marc Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Zouaoui. Guillermo Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Henderson.
28.17
Alexandre Moreira sees Gerhard Wieczorek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Wieczorek makes a probing pass to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.15
Arco Polak flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Sergio Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Jan Helmer who takes it down. Jan Helmer shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Daniel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Schramm. Martin Schramm sees space and advances. Martin Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Jose E. Filippi. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen start the second half!
48.04
Armin Thiele barges into Linus Beckmann. The referee brings Armin Thiele to one side and gives him a warning! Linus Beckmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.14
Martin Schramm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Zouaoui. Guillermo Zouaoui shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.16
Petri van den Heuvel threads a neat ball through to Armin Thiele. Armin Thiele passes the ball forward to Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose E. Filippi who gathers it comfortably.
57.25
Alexandre Moreira sees Sergio Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Gento who brings the ball under control. Alberto Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.57
Armin Thiele threads the ball through to Guillermo Zouaoui. Guillermo Zouaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jose E. Filippi manages to keep it out.
61.32
With imagination, Alexandre Moreira laces a through ball forward to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho plays a scrappy one-two with Linus Beckmann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sergio Carvalho provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.19
Gerhard Wieczorek catches Philipp Wieland on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Wieland stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.52
Scott Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Jan Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento makes a deft header. Linus Möller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.38
Julian Böhm passes the ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Zouaoui who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Zouaoui whips in a cross ball towards Ted Audard. Ted Audard beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
72.01
Angelo Kerhuiel kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer edges inside the box! Jan Helmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.51
Gerhard Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Angelo Kerhuiel. Angelo Kerhuiel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Petri van den Heuvel.
77.12
Philipp Wieland passes the ball forward to Miguel Monteiro. Without breaking stride, Miguel Monteiro plays the ball forward to Ted Audard. Ted Audard whips in a cross ball towards Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.42
Linus Beckmann makes a simple pass to Angelo Kerhuiel. Angelo Kerhuiel finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.20
Jan Helmer barges into Guillermo Zouaoui. The referee calls over Jan Helmer and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Zouaoui gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.01
Without breaking stride, Alexandre Moreira plays the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento runs straight at the defence! Alberto Gento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.02
Angelo Kerhuiel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Angelo Kerhuiel whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.47
Sergio Carvalho makes a probing pass to Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann plays a one-two with Jan Helmer and rushes in on goal... Linus Beckmann rockets a shot on goal but Linus Möller reads it well. Fabulous stop!
89.48
Petri van den Heuvel barges into Linus Beckmann. The referee calls over Petri van den Heuvel and warns him to calm down! Linus Beckmann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Alexandre Moreira hacks Miguel Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Moreira and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Monteiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
24.7%
47.3%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Viana of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
1. | Jose E. Filippi (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Scott Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Alexandre Moreira (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Arco Polak (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Malte Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Gerhard Wieczorek (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Sergio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Linus Beckmann (MID) | 9 | |
9. | Jan Helmer (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Jakob Kuzorra (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Paul Masur (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Nicolas Suarez (GK) | 0 |
1. | Linus Möller (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Petri van den Heuvel (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Julian Böhm (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Philipp Wieland (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Armin Thiele (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Martin Schramm (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Miguel Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Daniel Viana (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Ted Audard (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Marc Kneissl (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Guillermo Zouaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Samir Neudecker (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Moritz Köpke (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Renzo Vicari (ATT) | 0 |