Julian Brandt (Bayer Leverkusen) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
14'
Leon Bailey (Bayer Leverkusen) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Bayer Leverkusen force a corner. They send men into the box.
12'
Julian Brandt (Bayer Leverkusen) sends a long ball forward to Karim Bellarabi, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.
10'
Corner Kick
Julian Brandt (Bayer Leverkusen) takes the corner kick, but Stanislav Kritsyuk reads it well and stops the effort.
9'
Kevin Volland (Bayer Leverkusen) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away. The ball goes out of play. Bayer Leverkusen are awarded a corner kick.
6'
Kai Havertz (Bayer Leverkusen) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
5'
Kevin Volland (Bayer Leverkusen) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
2'
Ivan Ignatjev (Krasnodar) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
Whistle
The first half has started.
The players are out and the match is about to start. Bayer Leverkusen will have the kick-off.
The referee of today's match will be Davide Massa.
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