Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 18,817 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Diakite.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Diakite.
0.00
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.47
0-0Linus Sparwasser chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jean-Paul Pasanen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.19
0-0Eric Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
9.38
0-0Adolfo Soler hits a low pass to Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe makes a probing pass between the defence to Uwe Freund. Some good footwork from Uwe Freund provides some space. He shoots at goal but Lampros Papadopoulos reads it well. Superb keeping!
10.02
0-0Christian Nyarko hits a low pass to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Stuart.
14.28
Geoffrey Verberne chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Sparwasser. Without breaking stride, Linus Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Lampros Papadopoulos.
15.48
0-0It's a corner kick. Adolfo Soler loops the ball over to the far post. Markus Sammer gets to the ball and clears it up field.
27.06
Dale Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Christian Nyarko collects the pass. Christian Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Steve Polak controls it well on his chest. Steve Polak shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Oliver Ziegenhagen comfortably smothers it!
28.57
Markus Sammer sees Christian Nyarko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Nyarko threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
33.21
Christian Nyarko passes the ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Ziegenhagen who gathers it comfortably.
36.42
Adolfo Soler sees Dirk Klompe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dirk Klompe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.33
Hamed Roy threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Soler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.28
0-0Garry Matteo hacks Hamed Roy from behind! The referee warns Garry Matteo to calm down! Hamed Roy runs off the knock.
44.06
Hamed Roy flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hollmer collects the pass. Oliver Hollmer passes the ball forward to Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bayer Leverkusen kicking off!
55.47
Dale Hurst brings the ball forward. Dale Hurst sees Scott Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Law lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Hamed Roy. Excellent block.
57.45
Linus Sparwasser flicks a high ball forward to Warren Campbell who takes it down. Warren Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.42
Jean-Paul Pasanen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann makes a simple pass to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Ziegenhagen who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
Linus Maier barges into Henry Stuart. Linus Maier is given a warning by the referee! Henry Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.04
0-0Hamed Roy hacks Garry Matteo from behind! The referee calls over Hamed Roy and shows him a yellow card! Garry Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.23
Hamed Roy chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Meidt plays a scrappy one-two with Dirk Klompe and advances towards the goal... Eric Meidt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.22
0-1Jean-Paul Pasanen threads a neat ball through to Linus Maier. Linus Maier sees space and advances. Linus Maier whips in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Polak!
72.23
0-173.46
Hamed Roy sees Adolfo Soler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Soler sees space and advances. Adolfo Soler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lampros Papadopoulos.
74.06
0-1It's a corner kick. Adolfo Soler kicks a low ball out wide. Christian Nyarko gets to the ball and clears it up field.
75.01
Adolfo Soler catches Steffen Dittmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Soler and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
0-1Simon Morlock passes the ball forward to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko passes the ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law makes a great pass forward. Garry Matteo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.34
Eric Meidt makes a probing pass to Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Lampros Papadopoulos. What a great pair of hands!
87.14
Linus Sparwasser makes a simple pass to Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lampros Papadopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
89.30
Eric Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk Klompe. Dirk Klompe makes a probing pass between the defence to Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Lampros Papadopoulos!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.2%
43.5%
29.3%
Scorers
| Steve Polak 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lampros Papadopoulos of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Ziegenhagen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hamed Roy (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Geoffrey Verberne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Stuart (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Soler (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Linus Sparwasser (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eric Meidt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Hollmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dirk Klompe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Uwe Freund (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianpaolo Lafortezza (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Will (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Schacht (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lampros Papadopoulos (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Dale Hurst (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Markus Sammer (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jean-Paul Pasanen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simon Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Maier (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Nyarko (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steffen Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Polak (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Samir Linke (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Stiepermann (ATT) | 0 | |