On 3 February, one of the matches of the 20th round of the German football championship took place. Darmstadt (Germany) and Bayer (Leverkusen) met.
Дармштадт - Байер - 0:2. Чемпионат Германии, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, 20th round
Darmstadt (Germany) - Bayer (Leverkusen) - 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: N. Tella (33), N. Tella (33), N. Tella (52)
Warnings: R. Andric (7), C. Zimmermann (49), B. Franjic (68), Glozek (74)
Review of the match Darmstadt - Bayer:
In a tense Bundesliga match played at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Bayer Leverkusen defeated SV Darmstadt 98 2-0. The game started at an energetic pace and kept the spectators in suspense from the very beginning. The first notable event occurred in the 7th minute when Bayer Leverkusen's R. Andric received a yellow card for a foul. This was the first sign that both teams were ready to put their best foot forward. In the 33rd minute, Bayer Leverkusen struck first as N. Tella scored the decisive goal that gave his team a 1-0 lead at halftime. SV Darmstadt 98's defence struggled to contain Bayer's attacking capabilities, and Tella's goal was a testament to their relentless pursuit of victory. At the start of the second half, SV Darmstadt 98's K. Zimmermann received a yellow card in the 49th minute, further emphasising the physicality of the match. Just three minutes later, Tella added another goal to his tally, giving Bayer Leverkusen a 2-0 lead. SV Darmstadt 98's defensive line was under increasing pressure, but remained determined not to allow any more goals. Seeking to change the rhythm of the game, SV Darmstadt 98 made the first substitution in the 65th minute: G. Holtmann replaced S. Polter. However, Bayer Leverkusen continued to control the game and limit the opponent's opportunities.
In the 67th minute SV Darmstadt 98 made two more substitutions: F. Holland replaced M. Mehlem and O. Wilhelmsson replaced F. Torsiello. Despite these changes, Bayer Leverkusen's solid defence and quick attacks proved too difficult. In the 68th minute, as the game entered its final minutes, Bayer player B. Franjic received a yellow card, adding to the team's frustration. In the 74th minute, Bayer Leverkusen player A. Glozek also received a yellow card, as the referee struggled to control the physical nature of the match. Substitutions continued to occur as both teams looked for fresh energy and new strategies to succeed. In the 77th minute, Bayer Leverkusen replaced F. Wirtz with J. Hofmann, looking to maintain their advantage and control of the game. In the 81st minute Darmstadt 98 made the last substitutions: M. Maglica for K. Klarer and A. Müller for A. Müller. Klarer and A. Müller for B. Franjic. Franjic. As time ran out, Bayer Leverkusen made the remaining substitutions: in the 88th minute, G. Haka replaced E. Tapsoba and in the 90th minute, A. Glozek replaced N. Mbamba. These changes allowed the team to keep their composure and secure a deserved victory over a determined SV Darmstadt 98. Although SV Darmstadt 98 fought valiantly, their efforts were not enough to overcome the might of Bayer Leverkusen. The match ended 2-0 in favour of Bayer Leverkusen, strengthening their position in the Bundesliga standings. The SV Darmstadt 98 team will have to regroup and analyse their performance in this match in order to take the next challenge in the league.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Borussia M - Darmstadt, Bayer - Bayern.
Дармштадт - Байер - 0:2. Чемпионат Германии, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Darmstadt - Bayer:
| Darmstadt | Bayer | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 8 | Hits | 19 |
| 0 | Blocked shots | 9 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 11 |
| 2 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 13 | Offences | 8 |
| 3 | Corner | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 33% | Ball possession | 67% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 6 |
| 349 | Total assists | 739 |
| 267 | Accurate assists | 657 |
| 77% | Accuracy of passes | 89% |
