Euro Div 3, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich (Sun May 04) Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich 3-4-3 E | 4-1-3-2 D Jez Crick | Raven | S_Royce GK | GK B_Mihaylov_03 G_Castro DF | DF J_Equndaio N_Yokoyama DF | DF T_Dimitar J_Crick DF | DF T_Eugenne J_Castillo MF | DF R_Mihaylov_10 M_Arteta MF | MF R_Haddad L_Baines_x09 MF | MF Kostadinov A_El_Atlassi MF | MF K_Balakov J_Homme FW | DM Z_Jankov D_Forlan FW | FW D_Drogba S_Spencer FW | FW J_J_Okocha_22 | A_Tiago SUB | SUB T_Hildebrand T_Shishov SUB | SUB P_Hegarty S_Shipard SUB | SUB T_Rau Juanlu SUB | SUB Y_Lechkov J_Klinsmann SUB | SUB Ross_Nicholls Referee: K_Vassaras (Greece) Min. 5 :(byl) J_Castillo has the ball on the wing ... He knocks the ball past J_Equndaio ... He puts in G_Castro! ... B_Mihaylov_03 is called for the holding foul ... Looked like a fair jump ... The referee got it wrong ... K_Vassaras wants a quiet word ... FREE KICK ... This is very far out ... L_Baines_x09 knocks it forward ... M_Arteta gets on the end of it ... Fine tackle by D_Drogba ... But he can't prevent the corner Min. 6 :(bym) K_Balakov sidesteps G_Castro ... He was too quick for his marker ... N_Yokoyama reads him well and hoofs it clear Min. 7 :(byl) A_El_Atlassi wins possession ... He plays the ball across to N_Yokoyama ... R_Mihaylov_10 takes out the attacker ... He looked to have fouled him there Min. 15 :(byl) A_El_Atlassi drives it across the face of the goal L_Baines_x09 ... L_Baines_x09 with a little chip! ... It fly's into Row Z! Min. 18 :(bym) R_Haddad holds the ball up and waits for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to K_Balakov ... G_Castro is late with that one ... He gets up and shakes the players hand ... He is warned by K_Vassaras ... It’s just a warning Min. 20 :(byl) J_Homme skips the challenge from R_Haddad ... But K_Balakov sweeps up the threat Min. 20 :(bym) Kostadinov with an intelligent ball to K_Balakov ... G_Castro wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge ... It goes out of play ... CORNER! ... R_Haddad lofts the ball in! ... N_Yokoyama reads it well and clears the danger Min. 25 :(byl) M_Arteta with a smart turn ... M_Arteta swings in the shot! ... The shot takes a wicked deflection ... GOAL !! ... That was unfortunate ... Lets see if Bayer Leverkusen can hang onto that lead! ... Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Bayern Munich ... Min. 29 :(byl) D_Forlan with a real burst of pace ... He leaves K_Balakov behind ... R_Haddad reads it well ... This boy is a quality defender ... The crowd sing his praises Min. 32 :(byl) J_Crick plays it to his team mate for a one-two ... D_Forlan decides to keep possession instead! ... He runs towards the goal now! ... But K_Balakov sweeps up the threat Min. 36 :(bym) T_Eugenne kicks M_Arteta off the ball ... He's Butted him ! ... K_Vassaras has stopped play ... He could be off here! ... K_Vassaras reaches to his pocket! ... He jots down his name! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution! Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on Min. 45 :(bym) Z_Jankov turns well with ball ... He has some space now ... Z_Jankov smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! ... Looks like it should be S_Royce's ... Oh he's let it go through his legs ... But drifts inches wide !! ... S_Royce looks embarrassed! ... He was relieved to see it go wide! ... Goal kick given, amazing decision there! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 Bayern Munich Min. 47 :(byl) D_Forlan plays a quick one-two with his team mate ... He heads towards the goal ... He slides it past the defender! ... But Kostadinov wins the ball from behind ... The crowd appeal but K_Vassaras has none of it. Min. 51 :(bym) Kostadinov takes advantage of a mistake by S_Spencer ... Excellent sliding challenge by D_Forlan ... He timed it well ... CORNER! ... Z_Jankov hits it into the box! ... S_Royce fists it away! Min. 60 :(byl) L_Baines_x09 moves into a DF role on the manager's orders Min. 60 :(bym) T_Dimitar is taking a throw in ... He dries the ball on his shirt ... He throws the ball to D_Drogba ... D_Drogba with the spectacular bicycle kick! ... S_Royce is stranded! ... He can't get there in time! ... OH! It drifts just past the post ... Great strike! ... Deserved a goal really Min. 64 :(byl) J_Castillo with the towering header to D_Forlan ... D_Forlan shoots towards goal ! ... What agility from B_Mihaylov_03 Min. 64 :(bym) Kostadinov with a clever shimmy ... J_Castillo stands his ground and wins the tackle Min. 68 :(bym) Kostadinov looks around for support ... His team mate makes an overlapping run now! ... He knocks a through ball to Z_Jankov ... Z_Jankov fires off a left-footed shot ! ... But he somehow misses ... That was a woeful effort Min. 69 :(byl) J_Castillo knocks it past R_Mihaylov_10 and runs onto it ... He showed great skill and pace there ... But he steps on the ball and falls over! ... D_Drogba looks embarrassed to take the ball off him! Min. 72 :(byl) S_Spencer knocks it past R_Mihaylov_10 and runs onto it ... He leaves the defender standing ... S_Spencer hits a great drive! ... But B_Mihaylov_03 is equal to it Min. 75 :(bym) D_Drogba flicks it past L_Baines_x09 ... He runs forward ... G_Castro takes the player down!! ... That’s a poor tackle! ... K_Vassaras calls him over ... K_Vassaras is taking his time with him! ... YELLOW CARD!! Min. 77 :(byl) S_Spencer knocks it past T_Eugenne and runs onto it ... He leaves the defender standing ... S_Spencer with the shot ! ... It flies wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 78 :(bym) Z_Jankov with the dribble ... J_Crick is easily beaten ... A powerful shot by Z_Jankov ! ... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!! ... But it thumps off the woodwork !! ... And goes safely clear! ... S_Royce never had a chance! Min. 82 :(byl) A_El_Atlassi plays it to his team mate for a one-two ... J_Homme keeps possession instead! ... He runs towards the goal now! ... T_Eugenne with the tackle Min. 82 :(bym) D_Drogba finds his way through ... He lost his man too easily ... L_Baines_x09 stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!! ... That’s a rash challenge!! ... K_Vassaras just wants to lecture him Min. 83 :(byl) S_Spencer slows the ball down and waits for support ... He spots his team mate making a run now ... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! ... His team mate plays the through ball for him! ... T_Eugenne with a nasty foul ... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball ... K_Vassaras warns him Min. 84 :(bym) T_Eugenne sprints down the flank ... He plays the ball across to Z_Jankov ... Excellent sliding challenge from G_Castro ... It goes out of play ... CORNER! ... The corner is swung in by Kostadinov! ... N_Yokoyama heads it away Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on Min. 89 :(bym) T_Dimitar gets the ball on the wing ... He slides the ball past the defender! ... He has some space now! ... J_Crick with the tackle ... He did well to stop that attack! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Bay Arena Attendance : 22,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bayer Leverkusen Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : N_Yokoyama (Man of the Match) Scorers : M_Arteta (25) Sent Off : N/A Booked : G_Castro (75) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bayern Munich Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : Kostadinov Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : T_Eugenne (36) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bayer Leverkusen | Bayern Munich Attempts on Goal : 5 | 4 Off target : 2 | 4 On target : 3 | 0 Possession : 48 | 52 Corners : 0 | 3 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 1 | 1 Subs Used : 0 | 0 Fouls : 10 | 8 Key Tackles : 6 | 8 Key Passes : 6 | 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 0 Bayern Munich ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Bayer Leverkusen Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S_Royce GK 28 2 2 2 35 | 97 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 0 0 0 G_Castro DF 1 21 10 7 35 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 84 6 6 N_Yokoyama DF 1 21 5 5 25 | 97 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 0 J_Crick DF 1 21 11 4 39 | 97 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 15 0 J_Castillo MF 1 8 21 9 24 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 30 0 M_Arteta MF 1 8 21 8 38 | 97 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 42 L_Baines_x09 DF 1 13 11 7 17 | 97 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 A_El_Atlassi MF 1 5 20 3 29 | 97 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 J_Homme FW 1 9 9 20 29 | 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Forlan FW 1 7 11 21 34 | 97 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 38 10 15 S_Spencer FW 1 8 8 19 15 | 97 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 A_Tiago GK 15 1 1 1 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T_Shishov DF 2 18 9 8 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_Shipard MF 1 7 18 7 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Juanlu MF 1 9 18 9 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Klinsmann FW 1 6 7 16 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Bayern Munich Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B_Mihaylov_03 GK 15 1 1 1 35 | 97 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 J_Equndaio DF 1 21 9 4 15 | 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -10 -10 -10 T_Dimitar DF 1 20 11 7 19 | 97 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 T_Eugenne DF 1 19 10 4 33 | 97 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 11 -4 R_Mihaylov_10 DF 1 13 10 8 33 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 R_Haddad MF 1 11 24 6 46 | 97 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 15 0 Kostadinov MF 1 7 22 10 22 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 30 0 K_Balakov MF 1 9 20 8 31 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 Z_Jankov DM 1 10 19 9 37 | 97 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 -10 -10 -4 D_Drogba FW 1 7 8 22 11 | 97 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 56 0 2 J_J_Okocha_22 FW 1 3 11 11 18 | 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T_Hildebrand GK 18 1 1 1 21 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P_Hegarty DF 1 18 12 9 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T_Rau DF 1 19 8 9 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Y_Lechkov MF 1 10 19 6 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ross_Nicholls FW 1 9 9 20 39 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1209935300 Produced from ESMS+ v3.08