Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to VfL Bochum. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.17
0-0Alec Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Matt Mcallister.
4.54
0-0Steffen Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Dehm and rushes in on goal... Francisco Jardim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.40
0-0Steffen Brehme sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Brehme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Welter.
16.39
Sherif Delmotte knocks the ball forward to Julian Müller. Julian Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.33
Diogo Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Hermanni Annala. Hermanni Annala flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.28
Stefan Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Müller. Julian Müller threads the ball through to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Klimek.
27.35
Lennart Seeler knocks the ball forward to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm goes all the way! Kevin Dehm makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.26
1-0Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta shoots from distance. It's there!! Matt Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.48
1-0Julian Müller comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Kauder. The referee calls over Julian Müller and warns him to calm down! Rainer Kauder grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.53
Stefan Schönenborn threads the ball through to Julian Müller. Julian Müller threads the ball through to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.52
Steffen Brehme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Zick who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
Hermanni Annala advances with the ball. Hermanni Annala lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Matt Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
47.39
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.10
Julian Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Dehm!
55.18
Diogo Ferreira makes a simple pass to Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Sgrigna and rushes in on goal... David Mason takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matt Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
60.34
Diogo Ferreira makes a simple pass to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
63.02
1-1Bernardo Scarponi catches Francisco Jardim on the ankles. Bernardo Scarponi is shown the yellow card! Francisco Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.10
Steffen Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
75.20
Julian Müller takes it forward alone. Julian Müller makes a probing pass to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.19
Lennart Seeler knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.13
1-2Steffen Brehme comes in with a late challenge on Hermanni Annala. The referee calls over Steffen Brehme and warns him to calm down! Hermanni Annala stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
Hermanni Annala takes it forward alone. Hermanni Annala knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
34.1%
43.5%
22.4%
Scorers