Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Augsburg. A crowd of 20,122 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FC Augsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FC Augsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.59
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.42
0-0Florian Seibert passes the ball forward to Garry Van Der Woerdt. Garry Van Der Woerdt flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Döring. Sven Döring shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.20
1-0Hermanni Annala brings the ball forward. Hermanni Annala goes all the way! Hermanni Annala tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.58
1-0Claudiu Raducioiu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocha A. Aloisio. Rocha A. Aloisio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.38
Claudiu Raducioiu decides to run forward with the ball. Claudiu Raducioiu knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Döring. Sven Döring directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
20.15
Hermanni Annala knocks the ball to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.44
1-0Gunther Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Kevin Scifo manages to keep it out.
34.18
Gunther Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason powers a header at goal. Kevin Scifo easily smothers it.
42.43
Claudiu Raducioiu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rocha A. Aloisio. Rocha A. Aloisio whips in a cross ball towards Sven Döring. Sven Döring is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Lars Zick easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
Florian Seibert advances with the ball. Florian Seibert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Döring. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Augsburg kick off!
48.49
1-0Garry Van Der Woerdt hacks Gunther Oliveira from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gunther Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.35
Garry Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Döring. Sven Döring lofts in a cross ball towards Pétur Borgthórsson. Pétur Borgthórsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.32
Garry Van Der Woerdt passes the ball forward to Rocha A. Aloisio. Rocha A. Aloisio whips in a cross ball towards Pétur Borgthórsson. Pétur Borgthórsson powers a header at goal. Lars Zick easily picks it out of the air!
53.53
Hermanni Annala makes a probing pass to David Mason. David Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.58
Dinu Yonescu kicks a strong pass forward to Claudiu Raducioiu. Claudiu Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Döring. Sven Döring lofts in a cross ball towards Pétur Borgthórsson. Pétur Borgthórsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.51
1-0Manuel Acosta catches Dinu Yonescu on the ankles. The referee calls over Manuel Acosta and warns him to calm down! Dinu Yonescu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.06
1-0Gunther Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta passes the ball forward but David Mason is offside!
65.36
Garry Van Der Woerdt advances with the ball. Garry Van Der Woerdt threads the ball through to Pétur Borgthórsson. Pétur Borgthórsson shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
66.08
Garry Van Der Woerdt threads the ball through to Sven Döring. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.33
Dinu Yonescu passes the ball forward to Garry Van Der Woerdt. Garry Van Der Woerdt makes a probing pass to Rocha A. Aloisio. Rocha A. Aloisio lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Döring. Sven Döring connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Lars Zick manages to gather it comfortably.
79.48
Nico Klimek barges into Pétur Borgthórsson. The referee calls over Nico Klimek and shows him a yellow card! Pétur Borgthórsson runs off the knock.
83.17
Hermanni Annala kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason threads the ball through to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Scifo manages to gather it comfortably.
84.20
Bayer Leverkusen are easily keeping FC Augsburg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.32
Claudiu Raducioiu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Döring. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%
Scorers