Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats CFR Pforzheim 1-0 in DFB Pokal

CFR Pforzheim
CFR Pforzheim
0–1
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Aug 18, 2018

Bayer Leverkusen narrowly secured a 1-0 win over CFR Pforzheim in the DFB Pokal, thanks to a 27th-minute penalty scored by L. Alario. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and several substitutions, Leverkusen maintained control and secured their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: CFR Pforzheim 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen
  • • Goal: L. Alario (Penalty, 27')
  • • Yellow Cards: Lars Bender (29'), I. Kiese (63'), Wendell (88') (Bayer Leverkusen); Denis Gudzevic (40'), Dominik Salz (86') (CFR Pforzheim)
  • • Substitutions: Bayer Leverkusen made 3 subs, including J. Baumgartlinger for I. Kiese (45'+1), Dominik Kohr for Lars Bender (63'), and Paulinho for J. Brandt (74')

Lineups

CFR Pforzheim

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Salz (G)
  • 5 A. Saito (D)
  • 4 Z. Borac (D)
  • 3 B. Cristescu (D)
  • 14 J. Grupp (M)
  • 7 J. Zinnram
  • 8 D. Gudzevic (M)
  • 13 D. Salz (F)
  • 57 Stanley Ratifo (F)
  • 9 Kreshnik Lushtaku (F)
  • 11 J. Tardelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 T. Oman
  • 10 Kushtrim Lushtaku
  • 2 A. Delić
  • 12 S. Eirinikos
  • 20 R. Stark
  • 27 D. Ando
  • 42 L. Masurica

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 R. Özcan (G)
  • 5 S. Bender (D)
  • 23 M. Weiser (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 8 L. Bender (M)
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 31 K. Volland (F)
  • 13 L. Alario (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 I. Thelin
  • 21 D. Kohr
  • 7 Paulinho
  • 6 A. Dragović
  • 16 T. Jedvaj
  • 24 T. Kirschbaum
  • 30 S. Schreck

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    27' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Penalty
    L. Alario
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    29' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Lars Bender
  3. CFR Pforzheim
    40' CFR Pforzheim Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Gudzevic
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    45'+1 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Baumgartlinger · On: I. Kiese
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    63' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    I. Kiese
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    63' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lars Bender · On: Dominik Kohr
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    74' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brandt · On: Paulinho
  8. CFR Pforzheim
    86' CFR Pforzheim Card · Yellow Card
    Dominik Salz
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Wendell
  10. CFR Pforzheim
    88' CFR Pforzheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Borac · On: T. Oman
  11. CFR Pforzheim
    88' CFR Pforzheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Denis Gudzevic · On: K. Lushtaku

Match Stats

Stat CFR Pforzheim Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 62% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 174 505
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 26% 74%
Accurate Passes 108 432
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty goal by L. Alario in the 27th minute put Bayer Leverkusen firmly in control of the match.
  • ▸ Despite CFR Pforzheim's efforts and multiple yellow cards on both sides, Leverkusen's early lead and tactical substitutions helped maintain their advantage.