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Full-time: Leverkusen 2-1 St. Pauli
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
García with a last chance!
Leverkusen stage one last attack and Frimpong's pull back is struck by García into a defender, but his calls for a handball and penalty are denied. It looks like Leverkusen will hold on.
90'
+ 3
90'
+ 2
Close again!
Pauli are kicking themselves. A cross to the far post finds Andreas Albers and he heads the ball into the side netting when he could have secured a famous point.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Eggestein!
It's all Pauli now, and they build up brilliantly before finding Eggestein from a tight angle in the box. He tries to trick Hrádecký with a near-post shot, but it's high and wide.
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
87'
Alonso backs down
Leverkusen's coach brings sits Tella on the bench with Wirtz and it's now about keeping their lead.
87'
Substitution
86'
Hello! Here we go!
Credit to Pauli and Guilavogui for never giving up, and they get their reward with a sublime goal. Guilavogui sits down Arthur with a glorious run into the box and whacks a tight-angle shot over Hrádecký into the roof of the net.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
83'
Ball in the net, but it's a free-kick!
A ball over the top finds Tella, and he makes his way around Nemeth before slotting in. However, the referee quickly blows his whistle as Tella's hands were all over the defender.
82'
Pauli still fighting
Eggestein whips a nice effort just wide from range. There's life in the visitors yet.
82'
Substitution
80'
Close!
Xhaka takes over the attacking burden with a strike from range across the face of goal and just past the far post.
79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
78'
Another great Leverkusen chance goes begging
It's once again Wirtz, Tella and Frimpong going alone up front. The Dutch substitute has time to pick out a teammate in the box but fails to do so. Alonso takes Wirtz off as a result.
78'
Substitution
77'
Pauli need to be careful
It's another huge slip up at the back for the visitors and Tella gets a foot on Vasilj's panicked clearance.
72'
Last ditch from Pauli now
It's all Leverkusen and it looks like Tella has the match on his foot, free in the box on the left. However, as he gets ready to turn and shoot, Irvine flies in with a perfect tackle.
72'
Misfire from Wirtz!
A poor ball out from the back is intercepted by Frimpong who gives it to Wirtz first time. His snap shot is just wide and he usually scores those.
70'
Almost from the corner!
Grimaldo's corner looks like it's either heading straight in the net, or onto Tah's head. Vasilj manages to get a fist on the ball to snuff out a near-certain goal.
69'
Leverkusen are going for it now
The hosts want a third and substitute Frimpong is already causing chaos. With space down the right he plays a ball to the near post and there's an almighty tangle. Tella looks hurt as Pauli somehow manage to clear.
65'
Leverkusen could score any second
As soon as Wirtz and Tella are on the ball, Pauli are in serious trouble. It's Wirtz feeding the winger this time, and his poor touch through on goal squanders a great chance.
64'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
80%
%
Granit Xhaka
15 times under pressure
64'
He's OK
Good news as Guilavogui looks set to continue without any damage to his knee. We're back underway.
62'
Pause in play
Pauli have another dangerous corner and Guilavogui goes down. Hrádecký calls for help as the forward looks to have twisted his knee. Medics make their way on.
61'
Pauli wasting chances
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
0.71
0.82
0
Goals
60'
Another great chance!
Afolayan again causes chaos down the left and it's another chance for Guilavogui, he again connects on a golden opportunity, but only the tiniest amount, sending the ball wide of the far post.
60'
Substitution
58'
Tella the dangerman once more
The game's opening up now and Tella creates a chance down the left. He can't find Wirtz in the box, but it feels like a goal is coming.
55'
What a chance!
Pauli nearly get back in it! They recover their first corner and a cross to the far post goes over Hrádecký and onto the head of Guilavogui, he somehow makes contact but not enough to score from two yards out.
52'
Leverkusen riding their luck?
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
0.71
0.02
0
Goals
48'
Second half bursts into life
Pauli win a free kick in a great position, but after it's wasted, Leverkusen break through Grimaldo and are denied a chance as Wirtz wanders offside.
46'
Back underway
Can Leverkusen grab a third, or are we in for a thriller at the BayArena?
Kick-off!
Half-time
Half-time: Leverkusen 2-0 St. Pauli
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45'
+ 1
Almost a chance
Afolayan does well to trick his way into the box off the left hand side. He finds Guilavogui with a pass but his teammate can't react quickly enough and his shot ends up well off target. That was the visitors best chance.
44'
Ball's in the net, but it's offside!
Xhaka and Tella looked like they'd created perfection with a through ball, but Tella is just offside after a VAR call overturns a great finish. Replays show just how close we were to a third.
44'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
41'
Lovely stuff from the hosts
Tella and Wirtz link up brilliantly as they exchange a one-two. Tella finds his teammate with a flick through his own legs, but Wirtz can't return the favour to assist a shot on goal.
37'
Role reversal
With Hincapié booked for a challenge on Guilavogui, the tables are turned as the striker takes down his man and enters the book. He'll miss Pauli's next game against Werder Bremen.
34'
Penalty shout!
Leverkusen counter and Tapsoba has to come up with something, he gets into the box and hits the deck under a challenge from Nemeth. It's perfectly timed for a corner, but Tapsoba isn't happy and wants a VAR review.
33'
Better from Pauli
To their credit, the visitors are using their rare possession well. Their latest spell in the Bayer final third sees Eggestein almost pick out Guilavogui for a big chance.
33'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
32'
Work to do for the referee
Match official Matthias Jöllenbeck has to calm down Arthur over a throw-in decision and then has a chat with Alonso on the touchline.
30'
First shot for the visitors
Goal attempts
1off target
2on target
0off target
1on target
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
First booking
Despite Leverkusen's dominance, Pauli's front three are proving to be a handful in one-vs-one situations. Hincapié gets a yellow for grappling down Guilavogui.
27'
Tella looking dangerous
Back in the line-up after his substitute winner against Bayern, Tella is showing his pace by getting to every ball forwards first.
25'
Comfortable for Leverkusen now
Tah deals with a Pauli attack down the right with ease to win his side a goal kick.
There's the second!
© Lars Baron
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
19'
Hosts building pressure
Leverkusen are looking to add a second with some nice patient play.
17'
Leverkusen establishing control
Possession (%)
7129
14'
Just outside the box!
Afolayan is taken down illegally by Arthur on the edge of the box, but it will just be a free-kick according to the referee.
13'
Dodgy!
Tah tries a chipped pass across his own box but Guilavogui gets his head on it and Hrádecký has to be careful to stop it dropping in the net.
10'
Pauli growing into the game
A good spell of pressure sees the visitors find Eggestein in space on the left but he fails to find a teammate with his cross into the box.
Absolutely delightful from Wirtz!
© Lars Baron
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
5'
First corner
Leverkusen start putting pressure on the opposition box and it tells as Vasilj slips up to give away an unnecessary corner.
4'
All the hosts so far
Leverkusen are playing the ball around at the back with ease.
1'
Underway!
Here we go at the BayArena.
Kick-off!
Almost ready to go
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More on those teams
© Alexander Hassenstein
Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Arthur, Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapié - Xhaka - Tella, Palacios, García, Grimaldo - Wirtz
Leverkusen subs
Alajbegović, Andrich, Belocian, Frimpong, Kovář, Mukiele, Onyeka, Stepanov, Terrier
St. Pauli starting XI
Vasilj - Wahl, Smith, Nemeth - Saliakas, Irvine (c), Boukhalfa, Treu - Afolayan, Eggestein, Guilavogui
St. Pauli subs
Ahlstrand, Albers, Dźwigała, Maurides, Oelschlägel, Ritzka, Schmitz, Sinani, Stevens
Xabi Alonso on facing St. Pauli
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Kovář to start?
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Alexander Blessin on facing Bayer Leverkusen
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Probable line-ups
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Advantage Bayer?
Leverkusen are unbeaten in 10 Bundesliga games since losing to RB Leipzig on Matchday 2 (W5, D5). They've never lost at home to Pauli in the Bundesliga, either (W4, D3).
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