Highlights
1:19
Boniface: "We're proud"
Full-time: Leverkusen 3-0 Eintracht
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試合終了
90'
+ 5
No penalty Bayer
Tella bursts away and Pacho is struggling to keep up. Or is he? The defender slides in and and makes the most magnificent of last-ditch tackles that has everyone fooled. It does look like a penalty at first glance, with the referee pointing to the spot. That decision has been overturned, however. Amazing tackle.
90'
+ 2
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
90'
+ 1
Tapsoba opportunity
Tapsoba follows the angled, looping set piece all the way to the far post. He touches the ball just wide of the upright.
88'
Wirtz makes way
Florian Wirtz raises his hands to applaud the fans as he makes his way off. A goal and a superlative performance from the 20-year-old here. Amiri comes on.
84'
Off the post!
Leverkusen hit the woodwork again! Tella hoofs a low cross across the face. Hincapie slides in and connects, sending the ball slapping against the upright.
83'
Changes all over
Tella, Hincapie and Hložek are on for the Bundesliga leaders. Eintracht, meanwhile, throw Jessic Ngankan into the mix.
81'
Off the bar!
Oh my, Florian Wirtz: what a player. That would have been such a delightful goal but the attacking midfielder's bending, floating shot from the edge of the area pings off the crossbar.
79'
Schick frustrated
Leverkusen substitute Patrik Schick is roaring for the ball in the centre but Hofmann's cross is just behind the Czech forward and the chance goes awry.
76'
No penalty
Grimaldo is inside the Frankfurt area and he dinks the ball up before seeing it hit Buta's arm. Leverkusen's players appeal but the ref says play on, the subsequent review agreeing with the official.
Record breakers
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74'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
73'
Boniface ovation
Off goes Victor Boniface to huge home applause. The striker has scored one, assisted another and it was his saved shot that led to Frimpong's tap in. A solid day's work from the Nigerian.
71'
Hradecky save
Fares Chaibi scoops a pretty effort towards the far post but Hradecky is watching it all the way and makes a flying, finger-tipped stop.
70'
Grimlado has a pop
Grimaldo shoots low towards the corner. Trapp gets down to gather that one.
Bayer's goals tally
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66'
Frimpong's forward thrust
Frimpong turns on the afterburners and lifts a cross into the centre. Trapp plucks that one out of the air.
64'
Frankfurt injury
More bad news for Eintracht, who lose Robin Koch to injury. Smolčić is on, as is Skhiri, who replaces Götze.
60'
Super Flo
That's five goals and six assists for Wirtz in the Bundesliga this season. The 20-year-old is on fire.
58'
Wirtz makes it three
Hradecky's long pass lands at Boniface's feet in the centre of the park. Frankfurt are really caught here as the striker spins and pings a lovely pass on to Wirtz, who runs towards goal. Wirtz applies the most sumptuous of lifted finishes to beat Trapp. Bayer are out of sight now.
55'
Frankfurt relief
Eintracht are struggling to keep their shape now. Wirtz races away and has Boniface in support. The assistant's flag saves the visitors. Offside.
52'
Bayer double up
Super interplay from the hosts before Palacios bursts away. A low pass in for Boniface leads to a shot that Trapp gets a hand to. Frimpong is there to tap in the loose ball.
50'
Wirtz chance
Hofmann's ball into the centre touches Boniface and the ball falls into Wirtz's pass. The attacker-midfielder's shot flies wide.
47'
Buta has a go
Brilliant from Buta, whose determination sees him beating his man and then angling in towards the target. The 26-year-old's subsequent cross is deflected into Hradecky's grateful arms.
46'
Off we go again
Eintracht kick off the second half. Can the visitors find a way to equalise? We're soon to find out.
後半開始
45'
+ 2
Half-time: Leverkusen 1-0 Eintracht
That's the half. Bayer have been relatively comfortable here and lead thanks to their one big chance, Victor Boniface's low shot evading a frustrated Kevin Trapp.
前半終了
42'
Strong Trapp
Buta gives away a free kick on the left flank. Hofmann floats in the free kick. Trapp comes off his line and fists away. That's better from the Eintracht keeper.
Eintracht in touch
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38'
Leaders Leverkusen
As things stand, Bayer have a seven-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga standings, with Bayern Munich their nearest rivals. Granted, Bayern have played two games fewer at this point.
36'
B04 efficiency
シュート本数
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34'
Grimaldo goes close
From the resulting free kick on the edge of the area, Grimaldo lifts a well-hit free kick onto the roof of the net .
33'
Götze booked
Dropping ball. Xhaka lowers his head, Götze raises his foot. There is contact and Xhaka goes down, meaning Götze sees yellow.
28'
Knauff chance
Eintracht bite back with Knauff controlling a long ball over the top before having his chance at a volley denied by a superb Tah block.
Leverkusen omen?
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24'
Wirtz on a roll
The Germany international has brought up his sixth assist of the season in the Bundesliga (three of which have been provided to Boniface). He is now set up the same amount of goals as Boniface. Impressive partnership.
17'
Home hero
As many as seven of Victor Boniface's nine goals this season have come at the BayArena. The striker's two away goals came in the form of a double Matchday 2 against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
14'
Leverkusen lead!
Wirtz picks up possession in central midfield and feeds Boniface out wide. The Nigerian striker bounds forward with defenders backing off. Boniface's bending shot is low - and not all that powerful - and goes under Trapp's outstretched hand. The Eintracht keeper slams the turf in frustration, he knows he should have done better there.
13'
Palacios booked
The Argentinian slides through Buta, who collapses in pain. THat's the first yellow card of the game and it's gone to the Bayer defender.
6'
Wirtz vs. Pacho
Willian Pacho and Florian Wirtz do battle down the right, with the big Ecuadorian winning that particular physical battle. Wirtz is unhappy and complains he was caught in the face in that tussle. The ref waves play on.
3'
Fans bouncing
While both teams look to settle here, the home supporters are bouncing and chanting as they try to inspire the hosts into a rhythm.
1'
Fast start ...
Frankfurt threaten immediately with Knauff getting into a dangerous position inside the area. A foul is called against the Eintracht man and Leverkusen survive this one.
1'
Peeeep!
We're underway in Leverkusen!
キックオフ
Cracking atmosphere
The home and away supporters are making for a superb atmosphere inside the BayArena and all that awaits now is the appearance of both teams.
Copy-cat formation?
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B04's team consistency
The Werkself may be showing eight changes from the side that began the midweek Europa League victory against Molde, but the 11 players who begin for B04 today form part of the starting line-up for the 10th time in 15 top-flight games this season.
Team news
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Leverkusen starting line-up
Hrádecký (c) - Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba - Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Wirtz - Boniface
Leverkusen subs
Kovář, Stanišić, Hincapié, Andrich, Amiri, Schick, Tella, Adli, Hložek
Frankfurt starting XI
Trapp (c) - Buta, Tuta, Koch, Pacho - Dina Ebimbe, Larsson - Knauff, Chaïbi, Nkounkou - Götze
Frankfurt subs
Grahl, Smolčić, Hasebe, Max, Baum, Skhiri, Ngankam, Hauge, Ferri
Alonso's view on Frankfurt
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Toppmöller's view on Leverkusen
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Favourable fixture for Bayer
Leverkusen have won their last eight Bundesliga home meetings with Frankfurt, 11 of the last 13, and 23 out of 38 all told. There is no other team Bayer have beaten so often at home in the top flight.
Probable line-ups
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