Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 20,161 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Joe Vierklau passes the ball forward to Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Lars Zick.
3.32
0-0Nico Klimek passes the ball forward to Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.49
0-0Thomas Ziegenhagen barges into Rainer Kauder. The referee calls over Thomas Ziegenhagen and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Kauder carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.42
Alec Mccall takes it forward alone. Alec Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
15.49
Thomas Ziegenhagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser goes all the way! Samir Heiser shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.37
Martin Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Vierklau. Joe Vierklau makes a simple pass to Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.48
Rainer Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Elkhatabi. Moustapha Elkhatabi finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.10
0-0Ernesto Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Zick who gathers it comfortably.
21.04
Bernardo Scarponi chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.57
0-0Anton Diakite clumsily knocks into Alexander Köller. Anton Diakite is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Köller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.45
Anton Diakite flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moustapha Elkhatabi. Moustapha Elkhatabi shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.39
Nico Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder makes a probing pass to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nicolas Seifert.
30.02
0-0Rainer Kauder barges into Thomas Ziegenhagen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Ziegenhagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.57
Sebastián Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with FC Nürnberg kicking off!
49.38
0-1Alec Mccall makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.06
Manuel Acosta clumsily knocks into Spiros Moissidis. Manuel Acosta is warned by the referee! Spiros Moissidis runs off the knock.
57.38
Sebastián Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
59.59
Joe Vierklau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller plays a perfect one-two with Samir Heiser and rushes in on goal... Alexander Köller tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
61.07
Anton Diakite comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Köller. Anton Diakite is warned by the referee again! Alexander Köller grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.20
Sebastián Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Sgrigna!
71.38
Diogo Ferreira makes a probing pass to Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
73.36
Ernesto Herrera catches Rainer Kauder on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernesto Herrera and warns him to calm down! Rainer Kauder stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.31
Nico Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nicolas Seifert easily picks it out of the air!
81.36
Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort. Nicolas Seifert easily smothers it.
89.03
Anton Diakite barges into Joe Vierklau. Anton Diakite is given yet another warning by the referee! Joe Vierklau runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
26.1%
46.7%
27.2%
Scorers