Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 12,281 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off the first half!
3.26
0-0Linus Beckmann hacks Dietmar Brückner from behind! The referee brings Linus Beckmann to one side and gives him a warning! Dietmar Brückner stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.54
0-0Dietmar Brückner launches a long ball forward. Moritz Hollmer whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser beats his man to it with a header but Jose E. Filippi is on top of his game. Good keeping!
8.11
Marc Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer makes a simple pass, allowing Marc Kohler to run into the box. Some good footwork from Marc Kohler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
14.27
0-1Dietmar Brückner knocks the ball forward to Marc Kohler. Marc Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.18
0-1Noah Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Hollmer collects the pass. Moritz Hollmer lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Scott Henderson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.33
0-1Marc Kohler takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ralph Guppy tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
27.38
Alexandre Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Beckmann. Linus Beckmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer plays a quick one-two with Alberto Gento and rushes in on goal... Jan Helmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Marc Kohler.
28.59
0-1Corner kick to Bayer Leverkusen. Sergio Carvalho plays it out to the edge of the box. Ralph Guppy reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.31
0-1Torsten Koschmieder barges into Gerhard Wieczorek. Torsten Koschmieder is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Wieczorek runs off the knock.
32.38
0-1Angelo Kerhuiel flicks a high pass forward. Jan Helmer controls it well on his chest. Jan Helmer makes a probing pass to Linus Beckmann but he's offside!
33.30
0-1Alexandre Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho threads the ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.15
Noah Wieland flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Will who brings the ball under control. Pascal Will whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.08
With imagination, Linus Beckmann picks a pass forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento makes a probing pass between the defence to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.18
Angelo Kerhuiel comes in with a late challenge on Cliff Monteiro. The referee calls over Angelo Kerhuiel and shows him a yellow card! Cliff Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Arco Polak knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Wieczorek. Gerhard Wieczorek shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Ralph Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Brückner. Dietmar Brückner sees Moritz Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Frieser shoots from 25 yards but somehow Jose E. Filippi manages to keep it out.
54.20
With vision, Dietmar Brückner plays the ball forward to Noah Wieland. Noah Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Frieser. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moritz Frieser provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.08
Cliff Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Hollmer controls it well on his chest. Moritz Hollmer takes it forward alone. Moritz Hollmer shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jose E. Filippi manages to gather it easily.
57.28
1-1Roel Chivu comes in with a late challenge on Jan Helmer. The referee calls over Roel Chivu and warns him to calm down! Jan Helmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.01
Scott Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Beckmann. With a delightful solo run, Linus Beckmann stretches the opposition's defence. Linus Beckmann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jan Helmer is offside!
75.32
Moritz Frieser barges into Arco Polak. Moritz Frieser is shown the yellow card! Arco Polak runs off the knock.
77.18
Noah Wieland barges into Angelo Kerhuiel. The referee brings Noah Wieland to one side and gives him a warning! Angelo Kerhuiel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.26
Linus Beckmann sees Angelo Kerhuiel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Angelo Kerhuiel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.39
Noah Wieland catches Sergio Carvalho on the ankles. Noah Wieland is warned by the referee again! Sergio Carvalho runs off the knock.
81.39
Linus Beckmann knocks the ball forward to Sergio Carvalho. Sergio Carvalho passes the ball forward but Linus Beckmann is offside!
83.30
Gerhard Wieczorek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento edges inside the box! Alberto Gento tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.24
Dietmar Brückner threads the ball through to Pascal Will. Pascal Will rushes past Scott Henderson! Pascal Will tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Linus Beckmann comes in with a late challenge on Marc Kohler. The referee calls over Linus Beckmann and shows him a yellow card! Marc Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
29.6%
49.3%
21.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Gento of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose E. Filippi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Moreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arco Polak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Malte Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Wieczorek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Carvalho (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Linus Beckmann (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Jan Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jakob Kuzorra (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Masur (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Pfeiffer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cliff Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roel Chivu (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Marc Kohler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dietmar Brückner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Torsten Koschmieder (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Moritz Hollmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Moritz Frieser (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Pascal Will (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Hall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos José Mari (DEF) | 0 | |