Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats SV Sandhausen 5-2 in DFB Pokal Clash

SV Sandhausen
SV Sandhausen
2–5
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Nov 1, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious in their DFB Pokal encounter against SV Sandhausen, defeating them with a final score of 5-2. Despite conceding early goals, Bayer Leverkusen showcased resilience and skill to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • Eduardo Palacios scored the opening goal for Bayer Leverkusen from a penalty at minute 21.
  • • Christopher Ehlich equalized for SV Sandhausen with an assist from Fabian Evina at minute 50.
  • • Youssef Ben Balla put SV Sandhausen ahead temporarily, assisted by Ali El-Zein at minute 56.
  • • Nico Tella and Granit Xhaka were among the substitutes who came on to bolster Leverkusen’s attack.

Lineups

SV Sandhausen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Rehnen (G)
  • 3 C. Ehlich (D)
  • 16 A. Fuchs (D)
  • 14 M. Geschwill (D)
  • 31 J. Weik (D)
  • 15 A. Mühling (M)
  • 26 Y. Ben Balla (M)
  • 36 S. Stolze (M)
  • 6 A. El-Zein (M)
  • 9 F. Evina (M)
  • 8 R. Meier (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 T. Maciejewski
  • 10 R. Hennings
  • 17 D. Otto
  • 11 L. Burcu
  • 7 J. Richardson
  • 30 D. Klein
  • 5 L. Schuster
  • 21 F. Göttlicher
  • 32 D. Lokaj

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 2 J. Stanišić (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 3 P. Hincapié (D)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 25 E. Palacios (M)
  • 21 A. Adli (M)
  • 11 N. Amiri (M)
  • 19 N. Tella (M)
  • 23 A. Hložek (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 O. Kossounou
  • 34 G. Xhaka
  • 10 F. Wirtz
  • 30 J. Frimpong
  • 20 Álex Grimaldo
  • 1 L. Hrádecký
  • 7 J. Hofmann
  • 22 V. Boniface
  • 18 N. Mbamba

Timeline

  1. SV Sandhausen
    20' SV Sandhausen Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Fuchs

    Foul

  2. Bayer Leverkusen
    21' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Penalty
    E. Palacios
  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    28' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Palacios
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Edmond Tapsoba · On: O. Kossounou
  5. SV Sandhausen
    49' SV Sandhausen Card · Yellow Card
    F. Evina

    Foul

  6. SV Sandhausen
    50' SV Sandhausen Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ehlich · Assist: F. Evina
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    54' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Tah · Assist: Nadiem Amiri
  8. SV Sandhausen
    56' SV Sandhausen Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Ben Balla · Assist: A. El-Zein
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    63' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Palacios · On: Granit Xhaka
  10. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: F. Wirtz
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Tella · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    64' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Hincapie · On: A. Grimaldo
  13. SV Sandhausen
    66' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Evina · On: T. Maciejewski
  14. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo

    Foul

  15. SV Sandhausen
    74' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. El-Zein · On: R. Hennings
  16. SV Sandhausen
    74' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Meier · On: D. Otto
  17. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hlozek

    Foul

  18. SV Sandhausen
    85' SV Sandhausen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Stolze · On: L. Burcu
  19. Bayer Leverkusen
    85' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hlozek
  20. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adli · Assist: Jeremie Frimpong
  21. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+2 Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adli · Assist: F. Wirtz

Match Stats

Stat SV Sandhausen Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 67% 90%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 30
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 230 640
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 8
Shots on Target 3 11
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 11
Possession 27% 73%
Accurate Passes 154 577
Shots Inside Box 7 17
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 4 13

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty goal by E. Palacios set a strong start for Bayer Leverkusen but SV Sandhausen responded with two goals in quick succession.
  • ▸ A crucial turning point came when Jonathan Tah and later Alex Hlozek found the back of the net, helping Bayer Leverkusen regain momentum and secure multiple substitutes' contributions towards their victory.