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It's a sunny day here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 20,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!
2.05
Bayer Leverkusen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RB Leipzig's defence.
6.20
Nico Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.29
Callum Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Lars Zick manages to gather it comfortably.
10.35
Alec Mccall passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Sgrigna and rushes in on goal... David Mason takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.05
Callum Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Venus. Robert Venus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
21.14
Arno Neudecker makes a probing pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria powers a header at goal but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
27.46
Sebastián Ramírez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason. David Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.45
Nico Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez passes the ball forward to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.42
Arno Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Venus. Robert Venus goes all the way! Robert Venus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
34.25
Hermanni Annala clumsily knocks into Sebastian Lange. Hermanni Annala is warned by the referee! Sebastian Lange runs off the knock.
36.41
Bayer Leverkusen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RB Leipzig's defence.
42.44
Malte Fromm catches David Mason on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Mason runs off the knock.
44.27
Callum Bremner sees a break and surges forward. Callum Bremner plays a perfect one-two with Dean Owen and rushes in on goal... Callum Bremner rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lars Zick easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Bayer Leverkusen start the second half!
47.19
Callum Bremner knocks the ball forward to Robert Venus. Robert Venus goes all the way! Robert Venus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Lars Zick manages to gather it comfortably.
49.30
Hermanni Annala knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from distance but Richard Sullivan is on top of it.
55.18
Sebastián Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.02
RB Leipzig are easily keeping Bayer Leverkusen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.06
Sebastián Ramírez passes the ball forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Richard Sullivan easily smothers it.
66.42
Hermanni Annala kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.46
Bayer Leverkusen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RB Leipzig's defence.
69.06
Omer Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker surges forward with the ball. Arno Neudecker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.43
Anton Diakite knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall brings the ball forward. Alec Mccall shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.09
Jan Helmer makes a probing pass to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker makes a probing pass to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria goes all the way! Sergio Faria shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Lars Zick.
81.52
Sebastian Lange flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Venus. Robert Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Lars Zick of Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%

Scorers