Match report

Bayer Leverkusen 2–2 1. FC Köln: Thrilling Bundesliga Draw

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
2–2
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
May 13, 2017

In a thrilling encounter at BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen managed to secure a 2-2 draw against 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen fought back from a two-goal deficit, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen under pressure. The match featured crucial contributions from both teams, resulting in a hard-fought stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln took the lead through goals by M. Jojić (14') and L. Klunter (49')
  • • Bayer Leverkusen responded with goals from S. Kießling (60') and J. Pohjanpalo (71')
  • • Matthias Lehmann and K. Raush received yellow cards for 1. FC Köln
  • • Substitutions included Y. Üsako replacing S. Zoller for Köln and K. Havertz coming off for Leverkusen

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 16 T. Jedvaj (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 39 B. Henrichs (D)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 11 S. Kießling (F)
  • 7 J. Hernández (F)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)

Substitutes

  • 44 K. Kampl
  • 17 J. Pohjanpalo
  • 9 L. Bailey
  • 6 A. Dragović
  • 13 R. Hilbert
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 38 K. Bellarabi

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 2 N. Subotić (D)
  • 14 J. Hector (M)
  • 4 F. Sørensen (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 24 L. Klünter (D)
  • 33 M. Lehmann (M)
  • 8 M. Jojić (M)
  • 21 L. Bittencourt (M)
  • 27 A. Modeste (F)
  • 11 S. Zoller (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Y. Ōsako
  • 6 M. Höger
  • 34 K. Rausch
  • 5 D. Maroh
  • 9 A. Rudņevs
  • 17 C. Clemens
  • 18 T. Kessler

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    14' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Jojić · Assist: S. Zoller
  2. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Zoller · On: Y. Ōsako
  3. 1. FC Köln
    49' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Klunter · Assist: M. Jojić
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    57' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Aránguiz · On: K. Kampl
  5. 1. FC Köln
    57' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bittencourt · On: M. Höger
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    60' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kießling · Assist: J. Brandt
  7. 1. FC Köln
    62' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Lehmann
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hern�ndez · On: J. Pohjanpalo
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pohjanpalo · Assist: K. Havertz
  10. 1. FC Köln
    76' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jojić · On: K. Raush
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    86' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Havertz · On: L. Bailey
  12. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    K. Raush

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen 1. FC Köln
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 62%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 27 7
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 540 290
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 435 179
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leverkusen's goal by S. Kießling (60') ignited a comeback after being down 2-0
  • ▸ J. Pohjanpalo's equalizer (71') shifted the momentum back to Leverkusen, maintaining their push for a late victory