Match report
Bayer Leverkusen Defeats FSV Mainz 05 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash
Bayer Leverkusen
1–0
FT
FSV Mainz 05
Jun 27, 2020
Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 1-0 victory against FSV Mainz 05 in their Bundesliga match on June 27, 2020. Kevin Volland's early goal proved decisive as Leverkusen held off a spirited Mainz attack to maintain their form in the competition. Leverkusen's defense stood firm, making key substitutions that helped them manage the game effectively.
Key Facts
- • Bayer Leverkusen defeated FSV Mainz 05 1-0 in the Bundesliga.
- • Kevin Volland scored the only goal in the 2nd minute for Bayer Leverkusen.
- • Moussa Niakhaté received a yellow card for FSV Mainz 05 in the 68th minute.
- • Bayer Leverkusen made multiple substitutions, including Mitchell Weiser and Charles Aránguiz coming on in the 46th minute.
Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Lukáš Hrádecký (G)
- 8 Lars Bender (D)
- 4 Jonathan Tah (D)
- 5 Sven Bender (D)
- 22 Daley Sinkgraven (D)
- 15 Julian Baumgartlinger (M)
- 10 Kerem Demirbay (M)
- 27 Florian Wirtz (M)
- 11 Nadiem Amiri (M)
- 9 Leon Bailey (M)
- 31 Kevin Volland (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Ramazan Özcan
- 12 Edmond Tapsoba
- 23 Mitchell Weiser
- 20 Charles Aránguiz
- 29 Kai Havertz
- 25 Exequiel Palacios
- 13 Lucas Alario
- 19 Moussa Diaby
- 7 Paulinho
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Florian Müller (G)
- 34 Ridle Baku (D)
- 4 Jeremiah St. Juste (D)
- 19 Moussa Niakhaté (D)
- 3 Aarón Martin Caricol (D)
- 6 Danny Latza (M)
- 14 Pierre Kunde (M)
- 29 Jonathan Michael Burkardt (M)
- 7 Robin Quaison (M)
- 21 Karim Onisiwo (M)
- 9 Jean-Philippe Mateta (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Finn Gilbert Dahmen
- 42 Alexander Hack
- 16 Stefan Bell
- 18 Daniel Brosinski
- 35 Leandro Barreiro
- 8 Levin Öztunali
- 20 Edimilson Fernandes
- 11 Dong-Won Ji
- 28 Ádám Szalai
Timeline
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2' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalK. Volland
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: Mitchell Weiser · On: Lars Bender
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Aránguiz · On: K. Demirbay
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65' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Diaby · On: L. Bailey
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65' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Havertz · On: Nadiem Amiri
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68' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardMoussa Niakhaté
Roughing
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69' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Öztunali · On: Robin Quaison
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69' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: Dong-Won Ji · On: J. Mateta
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74' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: Alexander Hack · On: J. St. Juste
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85' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Fernandes · On: Jonathan Burkardt
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90'+1 Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardJ. Baumgartlinger
Roughing
Match Stats
| Stat | Bayer Leverkusen | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 74% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corners | 11 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 650 | 314 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Accurate Passes | 579 | 231 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kevin Volland's early goal in the 2nd minute set the tone for Leverkusen's victory, providing a psychological advantage over the course of the match.
- ▸ The yellow card received by Moussa Niakhaté in the 68th minute weakened Mainz's attacking momentum, allowing Leverkusen to control the game more effectively.