Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. A crowd of 8,740 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Rösler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Rösler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Without breaking stride, Don Telfer plays the ball forward to Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Lars Breitner. Lars Breitner makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.20
0-0Julian Lensing barges into Vincenzo Brehme. Julian Lensing is given a warning by the referee! Vincenzo Brehme grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.58
0-0Jakob Wieland hits a low pass to Nils Helmer. Nils Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.57
Hannes Friedmann clumsily knocks into Thomas Hitzlsperger. The referee calls over Hannes Friedmann and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Hitzlsperger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.13
0-0Noah Schumacher barges into Jakob Wieland. The referee calls over Noah Schumacher and warns him to calm down! Jakob Wieland runs off the knock.
21.52
0-0Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are dictating the run of play here today.
22.23
0-1Simon Knapp takes it forward alone. Simon Knapp threads the ball through into the box. Nils Helmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.31
0-1Christian Janes clumsily knocks into Julian Lensing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Lensing runs off the knock.
27.38
Simon Knapp flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Friedmann who brings the ball under control. Hannes Friedmann shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.03
Nils Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Wendel. The referee calls over Nils Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Wendel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.15
Christian Janes makes a probing pass to Kai Lindner. Kai Lindner hits a low pass to Hannes Friedmann. Hannes Friedmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
38.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Thomas Hitzlsperger laces a weighted ball forward to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist sees Pascal Winkler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Winkler threads a neat ball through to Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.09
Rainer Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Breitner. Lars Breitner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen have changed their lineup with Pascal Lindemann replacing Dennis Gerrard. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off!
47.32
0-1Simon Knapp passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Hannes Friedmann. Hannes Friedmann cuts inside the box! Hannes Friedmann rockets a shot on goal. Julian Raff comfortably gets down and covers it.
48.54
Vincenzo Brehme barges into Noah Schumacher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Schumacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.26
Rainer Wendel sees Colin McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.11
With vision, Colin McCoist picks a pass forward to Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
55.49
Colin McCoist clumsily knocks into Simon Knapp. The referee brings Colin McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Knapp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.05
Rainer Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Noah Schumacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noah Schumacher flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Winkler who brings the ball neatly under control. Pascal Winkler plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Breitner and advances towards the goal... Pascal Winkler shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
60.11
0-1Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Marcel Turek replacing Thomas Hitzlsperger .Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have made 2 substitutions with Sebastian Raff replacing Nils Helmer and Edmundo Pascual replacing Leon Stiepermann .
65.42
Marcel Turek flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Lindemann collects the pass. Pascal Lindemann passes the ball forward to Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Noah Schumacher plays the ball forward to Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.18
Pascal Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Winkler. Pascal Winkler plays a one-two with Lars Breitner and advances towards the goal... Pascal Winkler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.44
1-1Hannes Fromm sees space and advances. Hannes Fromm cuts inside the box! Simon Sammer barges into Hannes Fromm. Penalty not given!!
77.47
Pascal Lindemann sees Pascal Winkler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Said Hupkes manages to gather it.
84.21
Hannes Fromm threads a neat ball through to Hannes Friedmann. Hannes Friedmann cuts inside the box! Hannes Friedmann shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
89.22
Marcel Turek hits a low pass to Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist threads a neat ball through to Julian Lensing. Julian Lensing tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
30%
41.1%
28.9%
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) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Sammer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Schumacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin McCoist (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dennis Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pascal Winkler (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Lensing (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lars Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Linus Zick (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcel Turek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pascal Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Said Hupkes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Stiepermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Janes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Vincenzo Brehme (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Anton Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Knapp (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jakob Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Fromm (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hannes Friedmann (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Nils Helmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Edmundo Pascual (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Les Barrett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Raff (DEF) | 6 | |