Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
3.53
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.16
0-1Hermanni Annala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simão Herrera is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.26
0-1Eric Pfeiffer catches Bernardo Scarponi on the ankles. Eric Pfeiffer is shown the yellow card! Bernardo Scarponi stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.08
0-1Gunnar Kvarme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Diakite. Jan Diakite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
15.53
Daniel Faria makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Lars Zick manages to gather it comfortably.
18.51
0-1Da Silva Delacruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Irving Jimenez. Irving Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Diakite. Jan Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.15
Bernardo Scarponi makes a beautiful solo run. Bernardo Scarponi knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna powers a header at goal. Simão Herrera easily picks it out of the air!
22.43
Irving Jimenez passes the ball forward to Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Gutierrez.
24.18
0-1Da Silva Delacruz chips the ball to his team mate, Irving Jimenez. Irving Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.08
Daniel Faria barges into Sebastián Ramírez. The referee calls over Daniel Faria and shows him a yellow card! Sebastián Ramírez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.42
0-1Gunnar Kvarme catches Hermanni Annala on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hermanni Annala grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.45
Hermanni Annala knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.40
Alec Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Simão Herrera!
42.51
Anton Diakite takes it forward alone. Anton Diakite sees a break and surges forward. Anton Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simão Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Nico Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermanni Annala. Hermanni Annala makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Simão Herrera!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Bayern Munich start the second half!
47.57
Bernardo Scarponi makes a simple pass to Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.39
Irving Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Lars Zick is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.06
Luca Di Salvatore knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Kvarme. Gunnar Kvarme threads the ball through to Jan Diakite. Jan Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
54.40
Nico Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Annala. Hermanni Annala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna goes all the way! Tiziano Sgrigna makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.04
Gunnar Kvarme makes a probing pass to Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes goes all the way! Eugenio Reyes rockets a shot on goal. Lars Zick easily smothers it.
57.41
Hermanni Annala makes a simple pass to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Di Salvatore.
59.01
Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Da Silva Delacruz.
61.24
Daniel Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Diakite. Jan Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Lars Zick.
65.46
Irving Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer whips in a cross ball towards Jan Diakite. Jan Diakite powers a header at goal. It's there!! Lars Zick has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.35
2-1Sebastián Ramírez barges into Daniel Faria. The referee calls over Sebastián Ramírez and warns him to calm down! Daniel Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.18
Jose Javier Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%
Scorers