Commentary

1' Timo Gerach starts the match. Leverkusen with the kick-off in Leverkusen.
1' Leverkusen awarded a throw-in in their own half.
1' In the minute 1, Can Mainz get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Leverkusen's half?
2' Throw-in Leverkusen.
2' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Leverkusen.
2' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Leverkusen.
3' In the minute 3, Granit Xhaka puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.
5' In Leverkusen Mainz's Karim Onisiwo is caught offside.
6' Ball safe as Mainz is awarded a throw-in in their half.
6' Ball safe as Mainz is awarded a throw-in in their half.
6' In the minute 6, Free kick for Mainz in their own half.
6' In the minute 6, Free kick for Mainz in their own half.
7' Great play from Silvan Widmer to set up the goal.
7' In the minute 7, In Leverkusen a free kick has been awarded the away team.
9' Throw-in for Leverkusen at BayArena.
9' Throw-in for Leverkusen at BayArena.
9' Throw-in for Leverkusen in their own half.
10' In the minute 10, Karim Onisiwo gets his shot on target but fails to score for Mainz.
11' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
11' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
12' Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
12' Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
15' In the minute 15, Free kick Mainz.
15' In the minute 15, Free kick Mainz.
16' Leverkusen's Jonas Hofmann gets in a shot on goal at BayArena. But the effort is unsuccessful.
16' Leverkusen's Jonas Hofmann gets in a shot on goal at BayArena. But the effort is unsuccessful.
17' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
18' In the minute 18, Timo Gerach awards the home team a throw-in.
20' Leverkusen drives forward and Granit Xhaka gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
20' Leverkusen drives forward and Granit Xhaka gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
20' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Mainz in their own half.
20' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Mainz in their own half.
23' In the minute 23, In Leverkusen Mainz attack through Nadiem Amiri. The finish is off target, however.
23' In the minute 23, In Leverkusen Mainz attack through Nadiem Amiri. The finish is off target, however.
23' It's a goal kick for the home team in Leverkusen.
23' Leverkusen awarded a free kick in their own half.
23' Leverkusen awarded a free kick in their own half.
24' In the minute 24, Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
24' In the minute 24, Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
25' In Leverkusen a free kick has been awarded the home team.
26' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
27' In the minute 27, Leverkusen's Amine Adli is whistled for offside at BayArena.
27' In the minute 27, Leverkusen's Amine Adli is whistled for offside at BayArena.
28' Mainz have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
28' Mainz have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
29' Important block from the Mainz defence as Jonas Hofmann fires in a strike for Leverkusen.
29' Important block from the Mainz defence as Jonas Hofmann fires in a strike for Leverkusen.
29' In the minute 29, Throw-in for Leverkusen close to the penalty box.
29' Free kick in a good position for Leverkusen!
29' Free kick in a good position for Leverkusen!
30' Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Mainz defender.
30' Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Mainz defender.
34' In the minute 34, Free kick Leverkusen.
34' In the minute 34, Free kick Leverkusen.
35' Mainz awarded a free kick in their own half.
36' Alex Grimaldo (Leverkusen) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
36' Alex Grimaldo (Leverkusen) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
37' In the minute 37, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
37' In the minute 37, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
37' Timo Gerach awards the away team a throw-in.
37' Timo Gerach awards the away team a throw-in.
38' Ball safe as Mainz is awarded a throw-in in their half.
38' Ball safe as Mainz is awarded a throw-in in their half.
39' In the minute 39, Throw-in for Mainz at BayArena.
39' In the minute 39, Throw-in for Mainz at BayArena.
40' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
40' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
40' Alex Grimaldo for Leverkusen drives towards goal at BayArena. But the finish is unsuccessful.
41' In the minute 41, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
41' In the minute 41, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
41' Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
41' Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
41' Timo Gerach awards Leverkusen a goal kick.
41' Timo Gerach awards Leverkusen a goal kick.
42' In the minute 42, Goal kick for Mainz at BayArena.
42' In the minute 42, Goal kick for Mainz at BayArena.
42' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Leverkusen just outside Mainz's area.
42' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Leverkusen just outside Mainz's area.
42' Karim Onisiwo (Mainz) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
42' Karim Onisiwo (Mainz) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
44' In the minute 44, Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
44' In the minute 44, Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
44' Leverkusen have a dangerous throw-in.
44' Leverkusen have a dangerous throw-in.
44' Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba gets his shot away but it misses the target.
44' Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba gets his shot away but it misses the target.
44' In the minute 44, Mainz have a goal kick.
45' Timo Gerach signals a Mainz throw-in in Leverkusen's half.
45' Timo Gerach signals a Mainz throw-in in Leverkusen's half.
45' Mainz to take a throw-in in Leverkusen territory.
45' Mainz to take a throw-in in Leverkusen territory.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, 2 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, 2 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Jeremie Frimpong (Leverkusen) has received a first yellow card.
45' + 1 Jeremie Frimpong (Leverkusen) has received a first yellow card.
45' + 2 Free kick for Mainz in their own half.
45' + 2 Free kick for Mainz in their own half.
45' + 3 In the minute 45, Throw-in for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
45' + 3 In the minute 45, Throw-in for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
45' + 3 Mainz awarded a throw-in in their own half.
45' + 3 Mainz awarded a throw-in in their own half.
45' The first-half has ended.
45' The first-half has ended.
46' In the minute 46, Mainz have kicked-off the second half at BayArena.
46' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Mainz in their own half.
46' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Leverkusen in their own half.
47' In the minute 47, Throw-in Mainz.
47' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
48' It's a goal kick for the home team in Leverkusen.
49' In the minute 49, Throw-in for Leverkusen in their own half.
49' Leverkusen will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Mainz.
49' At BayArena, Jonathan Tah has been yellow-carded for the home team.
50' In the minute 50, Can Leverkusen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Mainz's half?
52' Free kick for Leverkusen in their own half.
52' Dominik Kohr for Mainz has been booked by Timo Gerach and receives a first yellow card.
53' In the minute 53, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
54' Ball goes out of play for a Mainz goal kick.
54' Robin Zentner is booked for the away team.
54' In the minute 54, Leverkusen awarded a throw-in in their own half.
55' Throw-in Leverkusen.
55' Lee Jae-sung for Mainz gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
55' In the minute 55, Leverkusen have a goal kick.
56' Nadiem Amiri for the away team is judged to be offside.
56' Xabi Alonso (Leverkusen) is making a 1 substitution, with Patrik Schick replacing Jonas Hofmann.
57' In the minute 57, Throw-in for Leverkusen in the half of Mainz.
57' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
57' Timo Gerach signals a Leverkusen throw-in in Mainz's half.
57' In the minute 57, Leverkusen drive forward but Amine Adli is judged offside.
58' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
59' Throw-in for Leverkusen in their own half.
60' In the minute 60, Bo Henriksen is making the team's 1 substitution at BayArena with Josuha Guilavogui replacing Silvan Widmer.
60' Ball safe as Leverkusen is awarded a throw-in in their half.
61' Leverkusen to take a throw-in in Mainz territory.
61' In the minute 61, Throw-in for Mainz at BayArena.
62' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
62' Goal kick for Mainz at BayArena.
64' In the minute 64, Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz gets his shot away but it misses the target.
64' Timo Gerach awards Mainz a goal kick.
64' Mainz awarded a free kick in their own half.
65' In the minute 65, Jessic Ngankam is replacing Brajan Gruda for Mainz at BayArena.
66' Mainz have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
66' Anthony Caci (Mainz) gets booked by Timo Gerach, and will miss the next match due to the number of yellow cards received this season.
66' In the minute 66, Leverkusen awarded a free kick in their own half.
68' Florian Wirtz instrumental with a fine assist.
69' In the minute 69, It's a goal kick for the home team in Leverkusen.
71' Timo Gerach awards Leverkusen a goal kick.
' A total of 30210 spectators is reported.
72' In the minute 72, Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Mainz.
72' Throw-in high up the field for Mainz in Leverkusen.
73' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Leverkusen in their own half.
74' In the minute 74, Free kick for Mainz in their own half.
74' Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz has been booked in Leverkusen.
74' Timo Gerach awards the home team a throw-in.
75' In the minute 75, Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Mainz.
78' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Timo Gerach.
79' In Leverkusen a free kick has been awarded the home team.
80' In the minute 80, Jessic Ngankam (Mainz) has been shown a straight red card by referee Timo Gerach.
82' Timo Gerach signals a throw-in for Leverkusen, close to Mainz's area.
83' The home team have replaced Amine Adli with Piero Hincapie. This is the 2 substitution made today by Xabi Alonso.
83' In the minute 83, Xabi Alonso is making the team's 3 substitution at BayArena with Nathan Tella replacing Jeremie Frimpong.
83' Tom Krauss is replacing Karim Onisiwo for Mainz at BayArena.
84' Timo Gerach signals a free kick to Mainz in their own half.
85' In the minute 85, Philipp Mwene (Mainz) gets a yellow card.
85' Leverkusen awarded a free kick in their own half.