Match Report


Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen     SC FreiburgSC Freiburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oliver ZiegenhagenO. Ziegenhagen80
G
captain1
G
67Sven SchellS. Schell
Hamed RoyH. Roy78
D
2
D
75Artur LimaA. Lima
Geoffrey VerberneG. Verberne64
D
3
D
74Manuel AllibertM. Allibert
Henry StuartH. Stuart61
D
4
D
67Michelangelo MazzolaM. Mazzola
Adolfo SolerA. Soler66
M
5
D
51Paul KoschmiederP. Koschmieder
Linus SparwasserL. Sparwasser61
M
6
M
65Moritz HanssenM. Hanssen
Eric MeidtE. Meidt60
M
7captain
M
62Diogo MonteiroD. Monteiro
Oliver HollmerO. Hollmer56
M
8
A
79Jan ErlerJ. Erler
Warren CampbellW. Campbell69
A
9
A
77Simon ScholzS. Scholz
Dirk KlompeD. Klompe67
A
10
A
74Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Uwe FreundU. Freund55
A
11
A
61Oliver LindnerO. Lindner
 
Gianpaolo LafortezzaG. Lafortezza62
G
12
M
60Rui VelosoR. Veloso
Sebastian WillS. Will60
D
13
M
60Alec DickovA. Dickov
Vincenzo SchachtV. Schacht58
G
14
A
59Linus HermannL. Hermann

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 19,031 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Diakite.


0.00
SC Freiburg kick off!
4.26
Hamed Roy flicks a high pass forward. Linus Sparwasser collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Linus Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell skips past Paul Koschmieder! Warren Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.20
Paul Koschmieder makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Oliver Ziegenhagen. Excellent save.
12.19
Eric Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.49
Michelangelo Mazzola threads a neat ball through to Moritz Hanssen. Moritz Hanssen makes an attacking run forward. Moritz Hanssen shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.53
Diogo Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Lindner controls it well on his chest. Oliver Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.58
Michelangelo Mazzola knocks the ball forward to Diogo Monteiro. Diogo Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Diogo Monteiro hits a low pass to Jan Erler. Some superb footwork from Jan Erler provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Oliver Ziegenhagen. What a save!
22.04
Manuel Allibert flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Monteiro who takes it down. Diogo Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner rushes past Henry Stuart! Oliver Lindner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.43
Oliver Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Freund who brings the ball under control. Uwe Freund sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Sven Schell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.20
Warren Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Allibert. The referee calls over Warren Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Allibert stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.24
Warren Campbell catches Artur Lima on the ankles. The referee warns Warren Campbell to calm down! Artur Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.06
Moritz Hanssen comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Soler. Moritz Hanssen is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Soler runs off the knock.
39.40
Michelangelo Mazzola volleys a long ball forward. Miguel Barbosa shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
42.16
Manuel Allibert flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Hanssen who brings the ball under control. Moritz Hanssen makes a probing pass to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bayer Leverkusen appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The SC Freiburg players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the second half underway!
54.16
Moritz Hanssen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Moritz Hanssen makes a simple pass, allowing Simon Scholz to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Scholz provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.10
Dirk Klompe barges into Paul Koschmieder. The referee calls over Dirk Klompe and shows him a yellow card! Paul Koschmieder runs off the knock.
57.46
Michelangelo Mazzola surges forward with the ball. Michelangelo Mazzola flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scholz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Scholz plays a quick one-two with Oliver Lindner and rushes in on goal... Simon Scholz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Oliver Ziegenhagen. Excellent save.
60.38
Adolfo Soler makes a simple pass to Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.25
Michelangelo Mazzola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Hanssen. Moritz Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Jan Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Erler kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Barbosa but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.37
Henry Stuart hits a low pass to Oliver Hollmer. Oliver Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Freund who brings the ball under control. Uwe Freund lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Campbell. Warren Campbell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.57
Moritz Hanssen hits a low pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Oliver Ziegenhagen comfortably gets down and covers it.
77.39
Moritz Hanssen passes the ball forward to Jan Erler. Jan Erler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Oliver Ziegenhagen is on top of it.
78.05
With a delightful solo run, Eric Meidt stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
83.54
Diogo Monteiro catches Eric Meidt on the ankles. The referee calls over Diogo Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Eric Meidt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.55
Manuel Allibert pushes up the pitch. Manuel Allibert passes the ball forward to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz edges inside the box! Simon Scholz takes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Oliver Ziegenhagen keeps it out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bayer Leverkusen

SC Freiburg
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%

Scorers
Uwe Freund 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Ziegenhagen of Bayer Leverkusen

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Ziegenhagen (GK)
9
2.Hamed Roy (DEF)
6
3.Geoffrey Verberne (DEF)
6
4.Henry Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Soler (MID)
6
6.Linus Sparwasser (MID)
6
7.Eric Meidt (MID)
7
8.Oliver Hollmer (MID)
7
9.Warren Campbell (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Dirk Klompe (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Uwe Freund (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gianpaolo Lafortezza (GK)
0
13.Sebastian Will (DEF)
0
14.Vincenzo Schacht (GK)
0

1.Sven Schell (GK)
6
2.Artur Lima (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Allibert (DEF)
7
4.Michelangelo Mazzola (DEF)
7
5.Paul Koschmieder (DEF)
6
6.Moritz Hanssen (MID)
8
7.Diogo Monteiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jan Erler (ATT)
6
9.Simon Scholz (ATT)
7
10.Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Lindner (ATT)
6
 
12.Rui Veloso (MID)
0
13.Alec Dickov (MID)
0
14.Linus Hermann (ATT)
0