Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 20,748 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
Florian Freund knocks the ball forward to Hugo Costa. Hugo Costa sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.59
Sebastián Ramírez makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Linus Erler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.47
Nico Klimek makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Klimek makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Erler who gathers it comfortably.
14.57
Sebastián Ramírez knocks the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.11
Borussia Mönchengladbach are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.06
Borussia Mönchengladbach are easily keeping Bayer Leverkusen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.50
Hugo Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann goes all the way! Arno Riemann takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
20.36
Sebastián Ramírez surges forward with the ball. Sebastián Ramírez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.09
Nicolas Diakite makes a simple pass to Torsten Widmann. Torsten Widmann decides to run forward with the ball. Torsten Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Riemann but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.01
Pascal Nordwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Costa. Hugo Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Monteiro but he's offside!
32.36
Hugo Costa knocks the ball forward to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp takes a shot at goal. Mitchel Schulp scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
39.25
Gerhard Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Scarponi.
42.15
Sebastián Ramírez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Gerhard Thielemann threads the ball through to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Borussia Mönchengladbach kicking off!
48.35
Anton Diakite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Erler who gathers it comfortably.
49.00
Gerhard Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp flicks the ball with his head. Lars Zick easily smothers it.
53.51
Alec Mccall clumsily knocks into Torsten Widmann. Alec Mccall is shown the yellow card! Torsten Widmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.40
Alec Mccall brings the ball forward. Alec Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
61.18
Gunther Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Gunther Oliveira shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.53
Alec Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.26
Nicolas Diakite chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Thielemann. Gerhard Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann plays a perfect one-two with Joao Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Arno Riemann tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
72.36
Pascal Nordwald barges into Alec Mccall. The referee calls over Pascal Nordwald and shows him a yellow card! Alec Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.59
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.29
Gunther Oliveira threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason goes all the way! David Mason shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.58
Bayer Leverkusen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Borussia Mönchengladbach 's defence.
87.22
Nico Klimek makes a probing pass to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason. David Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Nico Klimek makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Klimek makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Acosta of Bayer Leverkusen
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
29%
47.3%
23.7%