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Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Jonathan Tah may return from illness, but Jeanuël Belocian will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury.
Striker Victor Boniface has suffered an injury setback on his thigh problem, whie Amine Adli has a calf injury.
Borussia Monchengladbach

Nathan Ngoumou and Franck Honorat are both struggling to make this one with knocks, while German international striker Tim Kleindienst missed out in midweek with an upset stomach.
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90+4'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+4'

Stefan Lainer (B. Monchengladbach) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
90+3'

Kevin Stoger (B. Monchengladbach) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
90+2'

What an opportunity! Julian Weigl (B. Monchengladbach) wastes a huge chance as he latches on to a perfect pass and produces a first-time blast from point blank range. It goes towards the right side of the goal, but Lukas Hradecky reacts superbly to keep the ball out.
90+1'

It's a goal! Tim Kleindienst (B. Monchengladbach) shows off his superb ability as he volleys the ball from inside the box into the top right corner. The assist goes to Luca Netz and the score changes to 3:1.
90

We will have 3 min. of added time.
90'

Kevin Stoger (B. Monchengladbach) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
87'

Gerardo Seoane has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Shio Fukuda (B. Monchengladbach) replacing Philipp Sander.
86'

Tim Kleindienst (B. Monchengladbach) gets on the end of a pass and produces a promising first-time shot towards the right side of the goal. His effort is blocked by Lukas Hradecky with a brilliant diving save!
85'

Bayer Leverkusen are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
81'

Substitution. Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Granit Xhaka walks off.
81'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Alejandro Grimaldo leaves the pitch and Aleix Garcia (Bayer Leverkusen) comes on.
81'

Substitution. Fabio Cristian Chiarodia (B. Monchengladbach) in, Rocco Reitz out.
81'

Here is a change. Florian Wirtz is going off and Xabi Alonso gives the last tactical orders to Jonas Hofmann (Bayer Leverkusen).
79'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 10:4. Shots on target – 5:1.
75'

It will be a substitution. Luca Netz (B. Monchengladbach) is ready to enter the pitch as Lukas Ullrich walks off.
75'

Gerardo Seoane has decided to make a change. Kevin Stoger (B. Monchengladbach) replaces Robin Hack.
75'

Here's the change. Tomas Cvancara leaves the pitch and Alassane Plea (B. Monchengladbach) comes on as a substitute.
74'

It's in the back of the net! Superb finishing from Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen). Florian Wirtz plays a fantastic through ball and finds Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen), who reacts quickly to get in front of the goalkeeper and fire a close-range shot into the bottom right corner. 3:0.
73'

A direct free kick from a promising position, taken by Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), is struck into one of the defending players who deals with the threat.
72'

Stefan Lainer (B. Monchengladbach) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Harm Osmers blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick is awarded to Bayer Leverkusen.
70'

Philipp Sander (B. Monchengladbach) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
70'

Tim Kleindienst (B. Monchengladbach) pulls the trigger and strikes the ball towards goal from long-range, but his effort is blocked by one of the defenders. B. Monchengladbach have been awarded a corner kick.
68'

A cross from Lukas Ullrich (B. Monchengladbach) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. Philipp Sander (B. Monchengladbach) collects a rebound a long way out and doesn't hesitate to release a goal-bound hammer of a shot. His attempt is precise and towards the middle of the target. It would have ended in the back of the net if it wasn't for Lukas Hradecky and his nice save.
67'

Arthur (Bayer Leverkusen) sends a cross into the box, but Moritz Nicolas comes off his line to gather the ball.
66'

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) is penalised for a foul. Harm Osmers had a clear view and blows his whistle.
65'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
65'

Arthur (Bayer Leverkusen) chips a pass over the line of defenders to get the ball to Patrik Schick, but his attempt is intercepted and cleared. Bayer Leverkusen force their opponents to concede a corner.
63'

Nathan Tella comes off the pitch to be replaced by Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen).
62'

Goal! Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Moritz Nicolas into right side of the goal.
62'

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
61'

Referee Harm Osmers is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Bayer Leverkusen!
61'

The referee isn't 100% sure if it's a penalty to Bayer Leverkusen, he's going to review using VAR.
60'

The ball spins up and hits the hand of Julian Weigl (B. Monchengladbach) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. The referee blows the whistle and gives a penalty to Bayer Leverkusen!!
60'

Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
59'

Tomas Cvancara (B. Monchengladbach) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
55'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls the ball and releases it towards the right post. Unfortunately for him, Moritz Nicolas makes a great save to stop his effort.
55'

Philipp Sander (B. Monchengladbach) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
54'

Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
52'

The Bayer Leverkusen players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
48'

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for B. Monchengladbach.
46'

Julian Weigl (B. Monchengladbach) plays a long ball to Tim Kleindienst, but the defence is well organised and manages to get it clear.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+3'

Harm Osmers has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+2'

Harm Osmers blows his whistle and it's Tim Kleindienst (B. Monchengladbach) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
45

There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
43'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it.
40'

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen) latches on to a loose ball on the edge of the box and fires in a first-time shot on goal, but the effort lacks accuracy and flies high over the bar.
40'

Philipp Sander (B. Monchengladbach) swings the ball into the box from the corner kick but it's a bit too strong and it goes out of play.
39'

Philipp Sander (B. Monchengladbach) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance. The referee signals a corner kick to B. Monchengladbach.
39'

Stefan Lainer (B. Monchengladbach) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. B. Monchengladbach will take a corner kick.
37'

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
37'

Bayer Leverkusen quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
34'

Robin Hack (B. Monchengladbach) makes a run beyond the last defender, but he's offside.
32'

Goal! Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) weaves his way past opponents, and he unleashes a magnificent effort from the edge of the box into the bottom right corner. Moritz Nicolas had no chance of reaching it. The score is 1:0.
29'

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) makes a strong challenge and Harm Osmers blows for a foul.
27'

Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen) collects a sweet pass on the edge of the box and in one movement smashes a shot in on goal, but it balloons high over the bar.
27'

The total number of attempts is 3:1. The shots on goal statistics – 1:0.
25'

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot towards the middle of the net is denied by Moritz Nicolas. This effort really didn't trouble him.
23'

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
23'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) and Piero Hincapie attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. The referee blows his whistle, Bayer Leverkusen are awarded a corner kick.
21'

The rebound finds Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen) in space inside the box, but his shot goes well wide of the left post. That was a promising chance!
18'

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Moritz Nicolas comes off the line to clear the ball away.
16'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
15'

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) whips the ball into the box and Patrik Schick takes a perfect touch to control it, but one of the defenders does well to intercept. Bayer Leverkusen will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
15'

The foul by Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen) was seen by Harm Osmers who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
12'

Tomas Cvancara (B. Monchengladbach) wins the ball from the corner kick and strikes. The effort lacks accuracy and goes miles wide of the left post.
12'

Philipp Sander (B. Monchengladbach) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
11'

Tomas Cvancara (B. Monchengladbach) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. The linesman makes the right call and B. Monchengladbach will have a corner.
10'

He should have done better. Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) is afforded space to connect with a Alejandro Grimaldo cross, but his header from the centre of the box flies well wide of the left post.
10'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) takes the corner with a short pass.
9'

Arthur (Bayer Leverkusen) sends a short pass into the box, Nathan Tella takes a touch to control the ball, but one of the defenders robs him of it and clears to safety. Bayer Leverkusen have been awarded a corner kick.
9'

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
8'

Martin Terrier (Bayer Leverkusen) is substituted due to injury. Xabi Alonso gives a chance to Piero Hincapie.
7'

Martin Terrier (Bayer Leverkusen) looks like he won’t be able to continue.
6'

The game is interrupted now, Martin Terrier (Bayer Leverkusen) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
5'

Martin Terrier (Bayer Leverkusen) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Patrik Schick, but he can't get on the end of the pass. The ball goes out of play and B. Monchengladbach will have a goal kick.
5'

Ko Itakura (B. Monchengladbach) commits a foul and Harm Osmers immediately signals a free kick.
3'

Arthur (Bayer Leverkusen) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.
2'

Lukas Ullrich (B. Monchengladbach) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Robin Hack. The ball is out of play. Bayer Leverkusen will have a throw-in.
1'

The first half has just begun.

The players are on the pitch and B. Monchengladbach will have the kick-off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Harm Osmers.

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