Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
3.36
0-0Patricio Gimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Patricio Gimenez shoots from outside the area but Moritz Polheim is on top of it.
4.22
Matthieu Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein finds some space and shoots from distance but Nils Sparwasser is on top of it.
8.46
0-0Jonas Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Wieczorek. Philipp Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Basler. Markus Basler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.30
0-0SC Freiburg are easily keeping Bayer Leverkusen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.41
Anton Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Jonas Helmer. Jonas Helmer plays a perfect one-two with Adelmajid Cascini and rushes in on goal... Jonas Helmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.05
0-0Patricio Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Frieser.
26.23
Philipe Larrieu kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen goes all the way! Christian Dijkhuizen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Moritz Polheim manages to keep it out.
30.33
Matthieu Castro knocks the ball forward to Markus Basler. Markus Basler whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
39.50
1-0Philipp Wieczorek chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Nils Sparwasser had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
42.24
1-0Philipe Larrieu makes a beautiful solo run. Philipe Larrieu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adelmajid Cascini but he's offside!
44.22
Nikolas Döring makes a probing pass to Anton Schnellinger. Anton Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to Jonas Helmer. Jonas Helmer goes all the way! Jonas Helmer rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Anton Schnellinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Moritz Polheim manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg kick off!
47.51
Eric Breitner chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Wieczorek. Philipp Wieczorek threads the ball through to Markus Basler. Markus Basler shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.19
Philipe Larrieu makes a simple pass to Adelmajid Cascini. Adelmajid Cascini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Moritz Polheim easily smothers it!
51.16
Philipe Larrieu threads the ball through to Adelmajid Cascini. Adelmajid Cascini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Polheim who gathers it comfortably.
53.15
Philipe Larrieu knocks the ball forward to Adelmajid Cascini. Adelmajid Cascini whips in a cross ball towards Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.21
Eric Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Wieczorek. Philipp Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.53
1-1Christian Dijkhuizen comes in with a late challenge on JŸrgen Wevers. The referee calls over Christian Dijkhuizen and warns him to calm down! JŸrgen Wevers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.36
Patricio Gimenez makes a simple pass to Adelmajid Cascini. Adelmajid Cascini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Dijkhuizen but he's offside!
67.42
Philipp Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Basler. Markus Basler shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.05
Jan Kurth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Basler. Markus Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.34
Noah Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipe Larrieu. Philipe Larrieu flicks the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Cascini. Adelmajid Cascini lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Helmer. Jonas Helmer powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.48
Jonas Frieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.20
Patricio Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Helmer. Jonas Helmer shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.44
Philipp Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Gleisenstein. Moritz Gleisenstein tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
87.11
Jan Kurth knocks the ball forward to Markus Basler. Markus Basler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noah Ziege.
89.51
Jonas Frieser threads the ball through to Jan Kurth. Jan Kurth surges forward with the ball. Jan Kurth plays a perfect one-two with Markus Basler and rushes in on goal... Jan Kurth rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%
Scorers
| Richard Young 40, 72 Jan Kurth 90 | Christian Dijkhuizen 53 Jonas Helmer 78 |