Match report

Karlsruher SC Stuns Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in DFB Pokal

Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
1–2
FT
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Oct 27, 2021

In a stunning upset, Karlsruher SC defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in the DFB Pokal, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill against their Bundesliga adversaries. Despite Leverkusen's concerted efforts and a goal from Jeremie Frimpong, Karlsruher SC's early goal from L. Cueto and a late strike by Choi Kyoung-Rok secured a memorable victory.

Key Facts

  • • L. Cueto scored the opening goal for Karlsruher SC in the 4th minute.
  • • Jeremie Frimpong equalized for Bayer Leverkusen in the 54th minute.
  • • Choi Kyoung-Rok scored the winning goal for Karlsruher SC in the 63rd minute.
  • • Jeremie Frimpong received a yellow card for a foul in the 42nd minute.
  • • D. Gordon of Karlsruher SC was shown a yellow card for handball in the 70th minute.

Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (D)
  • 5 M. Bakker (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 11 N. Amiri (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 31 A. Adli (M)
  • 19 M. Diaby (M)
  • 7 Paulinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 K. Demirbay
  • 27 F. Wirtz
  • 28 Iker Bravo
  • 22 D. Sinkgraven
  • 40 A. Lunev
  • 29 Z. Sertdemir
  • 6 O. Kossounou
  • 3 P. Retsos
  • 33 P. Hincapié

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 3 D. Gordon (D)
  • 16 P. Heise (D)
  • 21 M. Thiede (D)
  • 22 C. Kobald (D)
  • 8 J. Gondorf (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 17 L. Cueto (M)
  • 11 Choi Kyoung-Rok (M)
  • 38 T. Breithaupt (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Lorenz
  • 9 M. Batmaz
  • 24 F. Schleusener
  • 18 K. Jakob
  • 20 F. Irorere
  • 37 F. Kaufmann
  • 1 M. Kuster
  • 19 D. Kother
  • 4 R. van Rhijn

Timeline

  1. Karlsruher SC
    4' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cueto
  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    42' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Jeremie Frimpong

    Foul

  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    54' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jeremie Frimpong · Assist: A. Adli
  4. Karlsruher SC
    63' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal
    Choi Kyoung-Rok
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: K. Demirbay
  6. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Palacios · On: F. Wirtz
  7. Karlsruher SC
    66' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Cueto · On: M. Lorenz
  8. Karlsruher SC
    70' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gordon

    Handball

  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paulinho · On: Iker Bravo
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bakker · On: D. Sinkgraven
  11. Karlsruher SC
    82' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Breithaupt · On: M. Batmaz
  12. Karlsruher SC
    82' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hofmann · On: F. Schleusener
  13. Karlsruher SC
    85' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Heise · On: K. Jakob
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    89' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Tah

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bayer Leverkusen Karlsruher SC
Fouls 7 4
Pass Accuracy 84% 72%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 592 352
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 13 1
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 500 254
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Cueto's early goal in the 4th minute set the tone for Karlsruher SC, giving them a crucial lead against the Bundesliga powerhouse.
  • ▸ Despite Jeremie Frimpong's equalizer in the 54th minute, Karlsruher SC's determination shone through with Choi Kyoung-Rok's decisive goal in the 63rd minute, which ultimately secured their victory.