FT Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 0
Mainz 05
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Bayer Leverkusen just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, Mainz 05: 35%.
90+4' Safe hands from Lukas Hradecky as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Kevin Stoeger from Mainz 05 had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90+4' Marcus Ingvartsen from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
90+4' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+4' Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Jae-Sung Lee puts in a cross...
90+4' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
90+3' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' The referee shows Lucas Alario the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+3' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Paulinho from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 makes a great save.
90+2' Paulinho has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
90+2' Could be a good chance here as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
90+2' Anton Stach from Mainz 05 makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Kerem Demirbay sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it.
90+1' Stefan Bell is leaving the field to be replaced by Paul Nebel in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Anton Stach from Mainz 05 trips Paulinho
90' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, Mainz 05: 34%.
89' Lukas Hradecky from Bayer Leverkusen makes a great save.
89' So nearly a goal there! Marcus Ingvartsen's header looked destined for the back of the net but Lukas Hradecky saves it!
89' Anton Stach from Mainz 05 makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
89' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Great vision by Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
89' Mainz 05 with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Good effort by Amine Adli as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
88' Lucas Alario of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
87' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
86' Marcus Ingvartsen from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
86' Jae-Sung Lee commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
86' Reckless challenge there. Jae-Sung Lee commits a rough foul on Nadiem Amiri
85' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Anton Stach tests Lukas Hradecky with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
85' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, Mainz 05: 34%.
84' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
84' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' The referee shows Mitchel Bakker the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Alario from Bayer Leverkusen trips Stefan Bell
83' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
82' Moussa Diaby is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulinho in a tactical substitution.
82' Florian Wirtz is leaving the field to be replaced by Nadiem Amiri in a tactical substitution.
82' Patrik Schick is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Alario in a tactical substitution.
82' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen sends an effort wide of target
82' Amine Adli of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Could be a good chance here as Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
82' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
81' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
80' Marcus Ingvartsen from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
80' Could be a good chance here as Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
80' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, Mainz 05: 33%.
80' Mitchel Bakker relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Kevin Stoeger swings in a cross from the free kick.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen trips Anderson Lucoqui
79' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Marcus Ingvartsen from Mainz 05 sends an effort wide of target
78' Anderson Lucoqui from Mainz 05 directs a ball squarely in the box.
77' Jae-Sung Lee of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
77' Poor play by Jeremie Frimpong as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
77' Daniel Brosinski puts in a cross...
77' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
76' Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen sends an effort wide of target
76' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
76' Charles Aranguiz comes back onto the field.
76' The game is restarted.
75' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 68%, Mainz 05: 32%.
75' Jean-Paul Boetius is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Stoeger in a tactical substitution.
75' Dominik Kohr is leaving the field to be replaced by Jae-Sung Lee in a tactical substitution.
74' Charles Aranguiz is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
74' Charles Aranguiz is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Patrik Schick has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
73' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
72' Mitchel Bakker relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
71' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Jonathan Tah relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
71' Anton Stach from Mainz 05 directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
70' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 68%, Mainz 05: 32%.
70' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jean-Paul Boetius
70' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Kerem Demirbay swings in a cross from the free kick.
69' Anton Stach from Mainz 05 receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
69' Anton Stach from Mainz 05 commits a foul by elbowing Amine Adli
69' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
66' Odilon Kossounou is leaving the field to be replaced by Piero Hincapie in a tactical substitution.
66' Karim Onisiwo is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Ingvartsen in a tactical substitution.
66' Leandro Barreiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Anton Stach in a tactical substitution.
66' A chance presents itself to Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen but his header goes wide
66' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
65' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
65' A Bayer Leverkusen-player passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 69%, Mainz 05: 31%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 trips Patrik Schick
64' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
64' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
64' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
62' Bayer Leverkusen managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
62' Jeremie Frimpong provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Florian Wirtz scores with the right foot!62' Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Some neat football here as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen plays a 1-2 with Florian Wirtz.
61' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
61' Karim Bellarabi is leaving the field to be replaced by Amine Adli in a tactical substitution.
61' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 sends an effort wide of target
60' Could be a good chance here as Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
60' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
60' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 68%, Mainz 05: 32%.
60' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Kerem Demirbay puts in a cross...
60' Jerry St. Juste relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
59' Leandro Barreiro clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
59' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Karim Bellarabi puts in a cross...
59' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
58' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
58' Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
57' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' The referee signals a free kick as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen trips Jean-Paul Boetius
56' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, Mainz 05: 33%.
55' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
55' Could be a good chance here as Silvan Widmer from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
55' Kerem Demirbay could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
54' Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen is ruled offside.
54' Could be a good chance here as Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Karim Bellarabi shoots from outside the box, but Robin Zentner has it under control
53' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 trips Kerem Demirbay
52' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
52' Moussa Diaby works the keeper with a shot from long range. The ball goes out for a corner.
52' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
51' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
50' Good effort by Moussa Diaby as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
50' Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
50' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
50' Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
50' Could be a good chance here as Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, Mainz 05: 33%.
49' Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
49' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
49' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
48' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
48' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
46' The match resumes with a drop ball.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, Mainz 05: 33%.
45+1' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Karim Bellarabi puts in a cross...
45' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Jeremie Frimpong puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, Mainz 05: 34%.
45' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' The game is restarted.
44' After violent conduct Moussa Diaby rightly goes into the referees book
44' After violent conduct Anderson Lucoqui rightly goes into the referees book
43' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Anderson Lucoqui from Mainz 05 trips Moussa Diaby
43' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
42' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
42' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
41' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
40' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
40' Florian Wirtz puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, Mainz 05: 34%.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen trips Anderson Lucoqui
38' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Kerem Demirbay swings in a cross from the free kick.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 trips Odilon Kossounou
37' A long range shot from Mitchel Bakker is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
37' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
37' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' A shot by Jonathan Tah is blocked.
36' Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen heads the ball to a team mate.
36' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
35' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
35' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, Mainz 05: 33%.
35' Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
35' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen takes a short corner kick from the right.
34' Jerry St. Juste clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
34' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Odilon Kossounou
33' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
33' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
33' Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
32' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
31' Leandro Barreiro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
31' Charles Aranguiz could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
31' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
31' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
31' Anderson Lucoqui puts in a cross...
30' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
30' The game is restarted.
30' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, Mainz 05: 35%.
29' Lukas Hradecky is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
29' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
29' Dangerous challenge by Stefan Bell from Mainz 05. Lukas Hradecky on the receiving end of that.
28' Jean-Paul Boetius swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen trips Daniel Brosinski
28' Mitchel Bakker relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
27' Kerem Demirbay clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
27' Karim Onisiwo puts in a cross...
26' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
26' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
26' Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 tries a long distance effort. The shot is helped on by an awkward deflection but Lukas Hradecky is alert and saves it.
26' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
26' Jean-Paul Boetius swings in a cross from the free kick.
25' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen commits a foul by elbowing Dominik Kohr
25' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, Mainz 05: 35%.
24' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen is ruled offside.
24' Could be a good chance here as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
24' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
24' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
23' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 sends an effort wide of target
23' Could be a good chance here as Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23' Odilon Kossounou could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
23' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 crosses a free kick, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen trips Jean-Paul Boetius
22' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Jonathan Tah could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
21' The match resumes with a drop ball.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
20' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
20' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
20' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
19' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
18' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
18' The ref blows his whistle. Leandro Barreiro charged Jeremie Frimpong from behind and it's a free-kick
17' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
15' Great vision by Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
15' Great skill from Patrik Schick as he dribbles past his opponents
15' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, Mainz 05: 34%.
15' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
14' Karim Onisiwo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
14' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen trips Anderson Lucoqui
13' Karim Bellarabi from Bayer Leverkusen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Daniel Brosinski sends a header towards goal, but Lukas Hradecky is there to comfortably save it
12' Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
12' A shot by Anderson Lucoqui is blocked.
12' A shot by Leandro Barreiro is blocked.
12' Dominik Kohr releases a shot, it's parried by Lukas Hradecky but he can't hold onto it...
12' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
11' Jean-Paul Boetius swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' After a tactical foul, Jonathan Tah sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen trips Karim Onisiwo
11' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
10' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 64%, Mainz 05: 36%.
10' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Barreiro from Mainz 05 trips Charles Aranguiz
8' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
8' A lob by Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 goes wide.
8' Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Dangerous challenge by Anderson Lucoqui from Mainz 05. Kerem Demirbay on the receiving end of that.
6' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
6' Mainz 05 with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Odilon Kossounou from Bayer Leverkusen trips Jonathan Burkardt
5' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
5' Great vision by Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
5' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, Mainz 05: 35%.
5' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
3' That looked a fine chance. Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
3' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
3' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen takes a short corner kick from the right.
3' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
2' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
1' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Bayer Leverkusen kick-off, and the game is underway.
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