FT Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 2
VfB Stuttgart
Commentary:
90+5' Bayer Leverkusen with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 64%, VfB Stuttgart: 36%.
90+4' Yellow card for Konstantinos Mavropanos.
90+4' Reckless challenge there. Konstantinos Mavropanos commits a rough foul on Paulinho
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart trips Mitchel Bakker
90+2' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
90+2' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Jeremie Frimpong is leaving the field to be replaced by Timothy Fosu-Mensah in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Moussa Diaby is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Alario in a tactical substitution.
89' Florian Wirtz provided the assist for the goal.
89' G O O O A A A L - Patrik Schick scores with the left foot!89' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box.
89' Paulinho of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
89' With the goal, VfB Stuttgart have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
88' G O O O A A A L - Tiago Tomas reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!88' POST! So nearly a goal by Alexis Tibidi but his finish hits the post!
88' Chris Fuehrich of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen commits a foul by elbowing Tiago Tomas
87' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
86' Charles Aranguiz provided the assist for the goal.
86' G O O O A A A L - Florian Wirtz scores with the right foot!86' Charles Aranguiz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
86' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
85' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, VfB Stuttgart: 35%.
85' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
85' VfB Stuttgart with an attacking substitution here.
84' Pascal Stenzel is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Klimowicz in a tactical substitution.
84' Hiroki Ito goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
84' Poor play by Lukas Hradecky as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
84' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
84' Patrik Schick relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Chris Fuehrich swings in a cross from the free kick.
83' Yellow card for Mitchel Bakker.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen trips Tanguy Coulibaly
83' Borna Sosa swings in a cross from the free kick.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen trips Chris Fuehrich
82' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
81' Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Paulinho of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
80' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
80' Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen sends an effort wide of target
80' Paulinho of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
80' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
79' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
79' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
79' Could be a good chance here as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
79' Konstantinos Mavropanos could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
78' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
78' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
78' Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
78' Chris Fuehrich swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen trips Borna Sosa
77' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
76' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
76' That's a great ball by Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
76' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
75' Moussa Diaby has a great chance to score, but Florian Mueller comes out strongly to save!
75' Some neat football here as Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen plays a 1-2 with Florian Wirtz.
75' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
75' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
75' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 68%, VfB Stuttgart: 32%.
74' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
74' Amine Adli is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulinho in a tactical substitution.
73' Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
73' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
72' VfB Stuttgart with an attacking substitution here.
71' Wataru Endo is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanguy Coulibaly in a tactical substitution.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Charles Aranguiz from Bayer Leverkusen trips Atakan Karazor
71' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 69%, VfB Stuttgart: 31%.
71' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Robert Andrich is leaving the field to be replaced by Charles Aranguiz in a tactical substitution.
70' Kerem Demirbay is leaving the field to be replaced by Exequiel Palacios in a tactical substitution.
69' A shot by Kerem Demirbay is blocked.
69' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
69' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
68' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
68' Moussa Diaby puts in a cross...
67' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
67' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
66' Florian Wirtz puts in a cross...
66' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
64' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
64' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
63' Yellow card for Robert Andrich.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Robert Andrich from Bayer Leverkusen trips Atakan Karazor
63' Robert Andrich could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
63' The match resumes with a drop ball.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Tibidi from VfB Stuttgart trips Kerem Demirbay
61' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Amine Adli forces a good save from Florian Mueller who turns the ball behind for a corner!
61' Mitchel Bakker puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
60' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
60' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
60' Tiago Tomas releases a shot, it's parried by Lukas Hradecky but he can't hold onto it...
59' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
59' Silas Katompa Mvumpa is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Tibidi in a tactical substitution.
59' Kerem Demirbay fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
59' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Robert Andrich puts in a cross...
58' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
58' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
57' Silas Katompa Mvumpa relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
57' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
56' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen trips Silas Katompa Mvumpa
55' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
54' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
54' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
54' Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Kerem Demirbay provided the assist for the goal.
52' G O O O A A A L - Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen heads the ball home!52' Kerem Demirbay swings in a cross from the free kick.
51' Yellow card for Wataru Endo.
51' Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kerem Demirbay
51' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
50' With that goal, VfB Stuttgart equalised. Game on!
49' Orel Mangala provided the assist for the goal.
49' G O O O A A A L - Tiago Tomas scores with the left foot!49' Orel Mangala of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
49' VfB Stuttgart with a potentially dangerous attack.
49' VfB Stuttgart start a counter attack.
48' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Safe hands from Florian Mueller as he comes out and claims the ball
48' Mitchel Bakker puts in a cross...
48' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
47' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
46' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Bayer Leverkusen gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 66%, VfB Stuttgart: 34%.
45+2' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Goal kick for Bayer Leverkusen.
45+1' Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' After a tactical foul, Kerem Demirbay sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen trips Orel Mangala
45' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
45' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
44' A shot by Edmond Tapsoba is blocked.
44' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
44' Konstantinos Mavropanos clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
43' Amine Adli puts in a cross...
43' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Amine Adli puts in a cross...
43' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
43' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Kerem Demirbay swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart commits a foul by elbowing Florian Wirtz
42' Bayer Leverkusen managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
41' G O O O A A A L - Moussa Diaby reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!41' A shot by Moussa Diaby is blocked.
40' Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 67%, VfB Stuttgart: 33%.
40' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
38' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
38' Chris Fuehrich from VfB Stuttgart sends an effort wide of target
38' Chris Fuehrich releases a shot, it's parried by Lukas Hradecky but he can't hold onto it...
37' Some neat football here as Chris Fuehrich from VfB Stuttgart plays a 1-2 with Orel Mangala.
37' Robert Andrich fouls Tiago Tomas.
37' A shot by Florian Wirtz is blocked.
37' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
36' Florian Wirtz sees his shot deflected off target
36' Amine Adli puts in a cross...
36' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Jeremie Frimpong 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: 68%, VfB Stuttgart: 32%.
35' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen is ruled offside.
34' Robert Andrich sends a long ball upfield.
34' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Robert Andrich puts in a cross...
33' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Amine Adli puts in a cross...
33' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
32' Silas Katompa Mvumpa comes back onto the field.
32' Edmond Tapsoba comes back onto the field.
32' The game is restarted.
32' Edmond Tapsoba is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
32' Silas Katompa Mvumpa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
31' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
31' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
30' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 68%, VfB Stuttgart: 32%.
29' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
29' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
28' Pascal Stenzel from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
28' CROSSBAR! Tiago Tomas misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
28' Orel Mangala of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
28' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' A shot by Robert Andrich is blocked.
27' Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
26' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Amine Adli puts in a cross...
26' Hiroki Ito relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Moussa Diaby puts in a cross...
25' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 65%, VfB Stuttgart: 35%.
24' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
23' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' Atakan Karazor relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the right.
23' Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
22' Atakan Karazor relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Amine Adli puts in a cross...
21' Great defending by Lukas Hradecky from Bayer Leverkusen to prevent his team conceding a goal.
21' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' VfB Stuttgart with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
20' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 64%, VfB Stuttgart: 36%.
19' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Bayer Leverkusen plays a short goal kick.
18' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
17' Obstruction as Atakan Karazor cuts off the run of Amine Adli. A free-kick is awarded.
16' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' The game is restarted.
16' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
15' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
15' The match is very one-sided right now. Bayer Leverkusen are clearly dominating possession
14' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 70%, VfB Stuttgart: 30%.
14' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
13' Patrik Schick sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
13' Could be a good chance here as Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
13' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
12' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
11' A shot by Patrik Schick is blocked.
11' Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Mitchel Bakker of Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Bayer Leverkusen start a counter attack.
10' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
10' Ball possession: Bayer Leverkusen: 72%, VfB Stuttgart: 28%.
9' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
9' A chance presents itself to Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen but his header goes wide
9' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen swings in the corner from the left.
8' A shot by Jeremie Frimpong is blocked.
8' Bayer Leverkusen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Bayer Leverkusen are trying to create something here.
8' Kerem Demirbay from Bayer Leverkusen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
7' Atakan Karazor comes back onto the field.
6' VfB Stuttgart plays a short goal kick.
6' Patrik Schick fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Bayer Leverkusen with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
5' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' The game is restarted.
5' Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart is leaving the pitch because his nose is bleeding.
5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left 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
3' Bayer Leverkusen are in control of the ball.
3' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
2' Safe hands from Lukas Hradecky as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Chris Fuehrich puts in a cross...
2' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Mitchel Bakker from Bayer Leverkusen trips Silas Katompa Mvumpa
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1' VfB Stuttgart kick-off, and the game is underway.
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