Match report

Bayer Leverkusen Defeats FC Carl Zeiss Jena 1-0 in DFB Pokal Clash

FC Carl Zeiss Jena
FC Carl Zeiss Jena
0–1
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Aug 28, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen emerged victorious over FC Carl Zeiss Jena in the DFB Pokal, clinching a narrow 1-0 win. The game was marred by early yellow cards for Robert Andrich of Bayer Leverkusen and Justin Schau from FC Carl Zeiss Jena. A goal from Jonathan Hofmann in the 52nd minute proved decisive as Leverkusen held on to advance to the next round.

Key Facts

  • • FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs Bayer Leverkusen (DFB Pokal) - Final Score: 0-1
  • • Goal by Jonathan Hofmann for Bayer Leverkusen in the 52nd minute
  • • Yellow cards for Robert Andrich of Bayer Leverkusen and Justin Schau from FC Carl Zeiss Jena
  • • Several substitutions made by both teams with notable changes including Arthur replacing A. Grimaldo for Bayer Leverkusen

Lineups

FC Carl Zeiss Jena

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Dedidis (G)
  • 26 N. Butzen (D)
  • 32 Khalid El Haija (D)
  • 5 S. Reddemann (D)
  • 13 P. Krämer (D)
  • 3 K. Gipson (M)
  • 28 H. Muqaj (M)
  • 25 J. Schau (M)
  • 27 J. Richter (M)
  • 7 E. Weinhauer (F)
  • 9 C. Sezer (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 K. Seidemann
  • 23 B. Zank
  • 10 A. Prokopenko
  • 24 J. Werner
  • 1 M. Liesegang
  • 29 M.Hessel
  • 2 P. Kampe

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 17 M. Kovář (G)
  • 13 Arthur (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 19 N. Tella (M)
  • 24 Aleix García (M)
  • 8 R. Andrich (M)
  • 44 J. Belocian (M)
  • 7 J. Hofmann (F)
  • 21 A. Adli (F)
  • 14 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Álex Grimaldo
  • 30 J. Frimpong
  • 10 F. Wirtz
  • 34 G. Xhaka
  • 99 A. Stepanov
  • 36 N. Lomb
  • 40 F. Onyeka
  • 98 O. Raterink
  • 3 P. Hincapié

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    18' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Andrich

    Argument

  2. FC Carl Zeiss Jena
    37' FC Carl Zeiss Jena Card · Yellow Card
    Justin Schau

    Foul

  3. Bayer Leverkusen
    46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arthur · On: A. Grimaldo
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    52' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  5. FC Carl Zeiss Jena
    59' FC Carl Zeiss Jena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Richter · On: K. Seidemann
  6. FC Carl Zeiss Jena
    63' FC Carl Zeiss Jena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Sezer · On: B. Zank
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Tella · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  8. Bayer Leverkusen
    68' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Adli · On: F. Wirtz
  9. Bayer Leverkusen
    73' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Robert Andrich · On: Granit Xhaka
  10. FC Carl Zeiss Jena
    76' FC Carl Zeiss Jena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ken Martin Gipson · On: A. Prokopenko

Match Stats

Stat FC Carl Zeiss Jena Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 17 6
Pass Accuracy 63% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 16
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 233 691
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 1 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 26% 74%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 147 620
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 0 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively when Jonathan Hofmann scored the only goal in the 52nd minute, capitalizing on an assist from A. Grimaldo.
  • ▸ Despite multiple substitutions and a strong defensive stance by FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Bayer Leverkusen managed to maintain their lead thanks to solid performances throughout.