Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 9,000 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Diakite.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Diakite.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
2.36
0-0Armin Freund clumsily knocks into Thomas Hitzlsperger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Hitzlsperger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.36
0-0Francis King threads a neat ball through to Armin Freund. Armin Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.13
0-0Rainer Wendel flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Gerrard. Dennis Gerrard flicks a high ball forward to Julian Lensing who takes it down. Julian Lensing shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Markus Arnold manages to gather it comfortably.
15.54
Hauke Gerlach flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis King. Francis King knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Freund. Armin Freund shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Julian Raff comfortably smothers it!
24.16
0-0Rainer Wendel makes a probing pass to Don Telfer. Don Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Breitner. Lars Breitner shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.00
Rainer Wendel threads the ball through to Don Telfer. Don Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
32.17
Noah Schumacher knocks the ball forward to Lars Breitner. Lars Breitner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.27
1-0Rainer Wendel makes a simple pass to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist passes the ball forward to Lars Breitner. Lars Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Julian Lensing scores for Bayer Leverkusen!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Pascal Lindemann replacing Dennis Gerrard. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Graham Chadwick replacing Markus Arnold. The FC Kaiserslautern players seem much more motivated whilst the Bayer Leverkusen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
48.51
Simon Sammer breaks forward. Simon Sammer threads a neat ball through to Lars Breitner. Lars Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing whips the ball goalwards with his head. Graham Chadwick manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.09
Pascal Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Lars Breitner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Gerlach.
63.30
Noah Schumacher makes a simple pass to Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.37
Francis King brings the ball forward. Francis King knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Freund. Armin Freund rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Kaiserslautern are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.06
Rainer Wendel passes the ball forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist makes a probing pass to Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler edges inside the box! Pascal Winkler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.39
2-0Armin Freund barges into Rainer Wendel. The referee calls over Armin Freund and warns him to calm down! Rainer Wendel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.33
Francis King kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Freund. Armin Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Hitzlsperger.
90.00
2-0Bayer Leverkusen are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Winkler of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Raff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Hitzlsperger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Wendel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simon Sammer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Noah Schumacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dennis Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pascal Winkler (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Lensing (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Lars Breitner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Linus Zick (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Turek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Markus Arnold (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pascal Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis King (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Walter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Moritz Hanssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Basler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Pfeiffer (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Armin Freund (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Graham Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Florian Streich (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Gerlach (MID) | 0 | |