FT Bayer Leverkusen 5 - 2
VfB Stuttgart
Commentary:
90+4' Bayer Leverkusen with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 56%, VfB Stuttgart: 44%.
90+4' Erik Thommy takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
90+3' Dangerous challenge by Demarai Gray from Bayer Leverkusen. Sasa Kalajdzic on the receiving end of that.
90+3' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
90+2' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Orel Mangala
90+1' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
90' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
90' Good effort by Naouirou Ahamada as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90' Great skill from Naouirou Ahamada as he dribbles past his opponents
90' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 56%, VfB Stuttgart: 44%.
89' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
89' Silas Katompa Mvumpa of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
89' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
89' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' The referee signals a free kick as Erik Thommy from VfB Stuttgart trips Aleksandar Dragovic
88' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
87' Charles Aranguiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Sven Bender in a tactical substitution.
87' Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jeremie Frimpong
86' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
86' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
86' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
85' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 56%, VfB Stuttgart: 44%.
84' G O O O A A A L - Demarai Gray scores!84' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
84' Could be a good chance here as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
84' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
84' Kerem Demirbay releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
83' Demarai Gray releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
83' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
83' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
83' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' A shot by Demarai Gray is blocked.
82' Patrik Schick of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart trips Edmond Tapsoba
81' Erik Thommy of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
81' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
81' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Patrik Schick found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
81' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box.
80' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Naouirou Ahamada relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
80' Philipp Foerster is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanguy Coulibaly in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 55%, VfB Stuttgart: 45%.
80' Patrik Schick sees his shot deflected off target
79' Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
79' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
77' Erik Thommy provided the assist for the goal.
77' G O O O A A A L - Sasa Kalajdzic volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!77' Erik Thommy from VfB Stuttgart puts in a great cross...
77' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' The game is restarted.
77' Philipp Foerster is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
76' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
76' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 56%, VfB Stuttgart: 44%.
75' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
74' Moussa Diaby is leaving the field to be replaced by Demarai Gray in a tactical substitution.
74' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremie Frimpong in a tactical substitution.
74' Philipp Klement is penalised for pushing Daley Sinkgraven.
74' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Great vision by Aleksandar Dragovic from Bayer Leverkusen as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
73' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Aleksandar Dragovic from Bayer Leverkusen trips Erik Thommy
72' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
71' Good effort by Sasa Kalajdzic as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
71' A shot by Waldemar Anton is blocked.
71' Philipp Klement swings in a cross from the free kick.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen trips Erik Thommy
70' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 62%, VfB Stuttgart: 38%.
69' The match is very one-sided right now. Bayer Leverkusen are clearly dominating possession
68' Moussa Diaby provided the assist for the goal.
68' G O O O A A A L - Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen heads the ball home!68' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen makes a great pass and space opens up...
68' Patrik Schick of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
68' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
67' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
67' Aleksandar Dragovic puts in a cross...
67' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
66' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
66' Philipp Klement shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
65' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 62%, VfB Stuttgart: 38%.
65' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Waldemar Anton from VfB Stuttgart trips Leon Bailey
64' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Edmond Tapsoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Philipp Foerster puts in a cross...
63' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
63' Florian Wirtz is penalised for pushing Sasa Kalajdzic.
62' Charles Aranguiz is penalised for pushing Philipp Foerster.
62' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
62' Mateo Klimowicz is leaving the field to be replaced by Philipp Klement in a tactical substitution.
62' Timothy Fosu-Mensah is leaving the field to be replaced by Aleksandar Dragovic in a tactical substitution.
62' Kerem Demirbay fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen trips Konstantinos Mavropanos
60' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 59%, VfB Stuttgart: 41%.
60' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
59' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Bayer Leverkusen stands.
58' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
56' Moussa Diaby provided the assist for the goal.
56' G O O O A A A L - Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen taps the ball in! An easy finish for Leon Bailey56' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box.
56' Leon Bailey of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
56' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
56' Gregor Kobel relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Could be a good chance here as Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
56' A shot by Sasa Kalajdzic is blocked.
56' Erik Thommy from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
55' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 58%, VfB Stuttgart: 42%.
55' Silas Katompa Mvumpa forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
55' Great skill from Silas Katompa Mvumpa as he dribbles past his opponents
55' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
54' Silas Katompa Mvumpa hand-balls.
54' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
53' Edmond Tapsoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
53' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
52' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
51' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Erik Thommy provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart.50' Could be a good chance here as Erik Thommy from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' A player from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence.
50' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 62%, VfB Stuttgart: 38%.
49' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
49' POST! A header by Jonathan Tah hits the post!
49' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen heads the ball to a team mate.
49' Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
49' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
49' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
48' Patrik Schick of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
48' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
47' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
47' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart sends an effort wide of target
46' VfB Stuttgart with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
46' Marc-Oliver Kempf is leaving the field to be replaced by Naouirou Ahamada in a tactical substitution.
46' Roberto Massimo is leaving the field to be replaced by Erik Thommy in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Bayer Leverkusen has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 60%, VfB Stuttgart: 40%.
45+2' Edmond Tapsoba relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Roberto Massimo from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' Philipp Foerster forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
45+1' Some neat football here as Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart plays a 1-2 with Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
45+1' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
45' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
45' Leon Bailey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
44' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
43' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
43' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen trips Orel Mangala
42' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
42' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' The referee signals a free kick as Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen trips Orel Mangala
41' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
41' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
41' A shot by Charles Aranguiz is blocked.
41' Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box.
40' Charles Aranguiz from Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Moussa Diaby puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 60%, VfB Stuttgart: 40%.
39' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
39' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen is ruled offside.
38' Kerem Demirbay of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
38' A shot by Florian Wirtz is blocked.
38' Poor play by Konstantinos Mavropanos as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
37' Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
37' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Timothy Fosu-Mensah puts in a cross...
36' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
36' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
35' Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
35' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 64%, VfB Stuttgart: 36%.
34' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
34' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
34' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
33' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
32' Patrik Schick sends a shot inches wide. Close!
32' Great skill from Patrik Schick as he dribbles past his opponents
32' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
31' G O O O A A A L - Kerem Demirbay with the goal!31' Leon Bailey carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
31' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 64%, VfB Stuttgart: 36%.
30' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Edmond Tapsoba puts in a cross...
29' Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
29' Timothy Fosu-Mensah sees his shot deflected off target
29' Could be a good chance here as Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
28' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart trips Timothy Fosu-Mensah
28' A shot by Kerem Demirbay is blocked.
27' Great vision by Gregor Kobel from VfB Stuttgart as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
27' Patrik Schick releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
27' Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
26' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Edmond Tapsoba is penalised for pushing Mateo Klimowicz.
26' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen chips the ball into the penalty box.
26' A shot by Leon Bailey is blocked.
25' Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
25' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
25' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 62%, VfB Stuttgart: 38%.
25' Marc-Oliver Kempf sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
24' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the left.
24' Silas Katompa Mvumpa sees his shot deflected off target
24' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
24' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Leon Bailey puts in a cross...
24' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
23' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
23' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Nicolas Gonzalez is injured and is replaced by Sasa Kalajdzic.
22' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
21' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' The game is restarted.
21' Nicolas Gonzalez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Nicolas Gonzalez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
20' The game is restarted.
20' Nicolas Gonzalez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
20' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
18' G O O O A A A L - Kerem Demirbay reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!18' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Moussa Diaby found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
18' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Roberto Massimo from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
16' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
16' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
15' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
15' A shot by Roberto Massimo is blocked.
15' Wataru Endo of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
15' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
14' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
14' Mateo Klimowicz sends a shot inches wide. Close!
14' Nicolas Gonzalez of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Great skill from Nicolas Gonzalez as he dribbles past his opponents
14' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen trips Waldemar Anton
12' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
12' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
12' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen sends an effort wide of target
12' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
11' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
11' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Konstantinos Mavropanos from VfB Stuttgart trips Moussa Diaby
10' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, VfB Stuttgart: 35%.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Mateo Klimowicz from VfB Stuttgart trips Charles Aranguiz
9' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
8' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
8' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
7' A shot by Timothy Fosu-Mensah is blocked.
6' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
6' The game is restarted.
6' Charles Aranguiz is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
6' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
5' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 63%, VfB Stuttgart: 37%.
5' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
4' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
4' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Moussa Diaby puts in a cross...
3' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
3' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
2' Leon Bailey releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
2' Moussa Diaby puts in a cross...
2' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' The referee signals a free kick as Charles Aranguiz from Bayer Leverkusen trips Roberto Massimo
1' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' VfB Stuttgart kick-off, and the game is underway.
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