Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 19,465 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach start the match!
2.40
0-0Gerhard Thielemann makes a beautiful solo run. Gerhard Thielemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.45
0-0Gerhard Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann shoots from just inside the box but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
16.24
Torsten Widmann knocks the ball forward to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
21.27
Sebastián Ramírez passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.20
Sebastián Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
24.15
Gunther Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.50
Sebastián Ramírez passes the ball forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna goes all the way! Tiziano Sgrigna makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
34.25
0-0Bernardo Scarponi clumsily knocks into Rainer Lindner. The referee calls over Bernardo Scarponi and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Lindner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.36
Torsten Widmann brings the ball forward. Torsten Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Lindner. Rainer Lindner heads the ball goalwards. Lars Zick manages to gather it comfortably.
38.49
0-0Hugo Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Scarponi.
39.29
Gunther Oliveira makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.47
Andri Már Skarphédinsson sees a break and surges forward. Andri Már Skarphédinsson makes a simple pass to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann goes all the way! Arno Riemann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.40
Bernardo Scarponi knocks the ball forward to Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastián Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
Gunther Oliveira sees a break and surges forward. Gunther Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
47.50
Gerhard Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp goes all the way! Mitchel Schulp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.27
Hugo Costa knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp plays a perfect one-two with Arno Riemann and rushes in on goal... Mitchel Schulp tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Lars Zick manages to gather it comfortably.
57.06
Uwe Scheffler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Thielemann. Gerhard Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Lindner. Rainer Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
59.31
Manuel Acosta hacks Pascal Nordwald from behind! Manuel Acosta is given a warning by the referee! Pascal Nordwald grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.55
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.56
Gerhard Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
65.57
1-0Hugo Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Costa plays a perfect one-two with Arno Riemann and rushes in on goal... Hugo Costa rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.17
Sebastián Ramírez threads the ball through to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.47
Sebastián Ramírez threads the ball through to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.38
Sebastián Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Tobias Morlock has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.22
Borussia Mönchengladbach are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.16
Nico Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hermanni Annala. Hermanni Annala knocks the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Sgrigna. Tiziano Sgrigna directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Bernardo Scarponi surges forward with the ball. Bernardo Scarponi knocks the ball forward to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
27.2%
46.9%
25.9%
Scorers
| Hugo Costa 66 | David Mason 73 |