DFB Cup

Round 1

WIE Wiesbaden SV Wehen Wiesbaden - B04 Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen

Wiesbaden SV Wehen Wiesbaden

Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen

43'
P. Schick

BRITA Arena(12,000 Spectators)

Christian Dingert

Full-time: Wiesbaden 0-4 Leverkusen

Die Werkself's quality shone through in the end. Schick's goal late in the first half broke Wiesbaden's stubborn resistance, with Vázquez's effort shortly after the restart leaving the 3. Liga club with a mountain to climb. Further goals from Tella and Kofane put the seal on a satisfactory afternoon for Leverkusen, who comfortably reach the second round.

End of second half

Full-time

86'

Job done for Bayer?

Ati Allah enters the fray as we enter the final five minutes. Leverkusen, surely, are heading into round two.

84'

Substitution

Ibrahim Ati Allah

Fabian Greilinger

Werkself cruising

Another goal from another substitute. Kofane adds gloss to the scoreline from Leverkusen's perspective after getting on the end of a low cross from Moreira, who had broken free down the right flank.

79'

Christian Kofane

GOAL!

0:4

Assist:A. Moreira

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

31 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

9.5 m

78'

A change apiece

Medina enters the fray for his competitive Leverkusen debut. The Argentine is joined by Wiesbaden duo Lewald and Stehle, with Palacios replacing Maza not long afterwards.

78'

Substitution

Exequiel Palacios

Ibrahim Maza

75'

Substitution

Simon Stehle

Ben Nink

75'

Substitution

Jakob Lewald

Jordy Gillekens

74'

Substitution

Facundo Medina

Loïc Badé

69'

Immediate impact!

That might just be game, set and match for Leverkusen. Tillman and Maza combine again, with the latter flicking the ball into Tella's path inside the penalty area. The former Southampton and Burnley man's effort takes a deflection on its way into the net.

69'

Nathan Tella

GOAL!

0:3

Assist:I. Maza

Goal probability

16 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

14.38 m

67'

Fresh impetus for Wiesbaden?

Brandt and Schleimer make way for Karweina and Chaikhoun as the home side shuffle their pack for the first time.

66'

Triple change

Martínez brings on three pairs of fresh legs in Tella, Kofane and England international Quansah. Fernández, Schick and Vázquez make way.

66'

Substitution

Ayoub Chaikhoun

Lukas Schleimer

66'

Substitution

Sinan Karweina

Max Brandt

65'

Substitution

Nathan Tella

Ezequiel Fernández

65'

Substitution

Christian Kofane

Patrik Schick

65'

Substitution

Jarell Quansah

Lucas Vázquez

64'

Another booking

Fechner is cautioned for tugging at Moreira's shirt.

64'

Yellow card

Gino Fechner

59'

Happy travellers

Leverkusen have now scored in their last 40 away DFB Cup ties - a competition record. Die Werkself last failed to find the net away from home in the cup in August 2007, when they were beaten 1-0 by St. Pauli.

53'

Long way back

Can Wiesbaden respond? The 3. Liga side had a clear foot-hold until the latter stages of the first half - but it's a long way back from here against the 2024 winners.

Two-goal cushion for Leverkusen!

Schick rises highest in the penalty area to direct a header towards goal. Brdar manages to parry the striker's effort - but only into the path of Vázquez, who slots home to double the visitors' advantage.

47'

Lucas Vázquez

GOAL!

0:2

Goal probability

6 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.22 m

46'

Back under way!

Off we go again in Wiesbaden.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Wiesbaden 0-1 Leverkusen

Third-tier Wiesbaden have played exceptionally well in the first half, but Schick's close-range effort is the difference between the two teams at the break.

Half-time

43'

Schick pounces!

Leverkusen get their noses in front just before the break! Tillman picks out Maza, whose shot from inside the area is deflected into the path of Schick. The Czech striker shows tremendous composure to find the top corner and break the deadlock.

43'

Patrik Schick

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

32 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.59 m

41'

Wiesbaden growing in confidence

Schleimer's low effort is deflected behind for a Wiesbaden corner, which is hoofed clear by the Leverkusen defence.

39'

Half-time approaching

A little over five minutes to play until the interval. Very little to choose between the two teams so far.

34'

Superb save

Brdar does brilliantly to palm Schick's goal-bound header over the crossbar, but the referee spotted a foul inside the area and Wiesbaden are awarded a free-kick.

Hosts standing firm

Wiesbaden are certainly holding their own against Martínez's troops so far. García's free-kick delivery from wide on the right-hand side is cleared to safety, with Moreira shooting straight into Brdar's arms moments later.

23'

Greilinger cautioned

The Wiesbaden man brings down Moreira on the left flank and picks up the first booking of the contest.

22'

Yellow card

Fabian Greilinger

18'

Wiesbaden threaten

The home side win a free-kick just inside the Leverkusen half. The delivery is headed back across goal in the direction of Flotho, but Blaswich is out quickly to smother the loose ball.

14'

Goal disallowed!

Schick momentarily thinks he's broken the deadlock, but the former Czechia international's well-placed header is chalked off for offside.

12'

Corner cleared

Wiesbaden win their first corner of the contest, but Schick is on hand to head the inswinging delivery clear of danger.

Visitors in control

The Bundesliga side are dominating possession in the early stages, but Wiesbaden are working incredibly hard to keep the visitors at bay.

Possession (%)

3466

Early effort

Moreira tries his luck from the corner of the penalty area but scuffs his shot, which trickles wide of the left-hand post. Leverkusen have started brightly, though.

Off we go!

Under way in Wiesbaden.

Kick-off!

Leverkusen limbering up

Kick-off is a little over 10 minutes away.

More on that Wiesbaden team

Wiesbaden boss Scherning has made six alterations to the hosts' starting XI. Brdar is preferred to Stritzel in goal, while Mey, Fechner, Schleimer, Nink and Brandt replace Karweina, Lewald, Ati Allah, Hercher and Suárez.

More on that Leverkusen team

Martínez has named a strong side for his first competitive match as Leverkusen boss. The Spaniard has made two changes to the team that defeated Newcastle United in their final friendly last weekend, with Blaswich and Schick coming into the XI in place of Flekken and Kofane, who are among the substitutes.

Starting line-up: SV Wehen Wiesbaden

Formation:3-4-2-1

Wiesbaden subs

Stritzel, Lewald, Neubert, Ati Allah, Chaikhoun, Suárez, Agrafiotis, Karweina, Stehle

Starting line-up: Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Formation:4-2-3-1

Leverkusen subs

Flekken, Belocian, Medina, Quansah, Hofmann, Palacios, Boniface, Kofane, Tella

Daniel Scherning on coming up against Leverkusen

"I know what is possible in this competition. It is always just one game at a time. We saw that with Arminia Bielefeld two years ago, when they made it all the way to the final with emotion, passion and a bit of luck."

Carles Martínez on facing Wiesbaden

"We've taken the first important steps and established a certain style of play that we have in mind. I feel a very strong connection with the players and the staff. I really like their passion and their dedication. Of course, we are still far from the level that is possible with this squad. But at this point in time, we are very positive."

Tough start

Wiesbaden have started the new season with two defeats to Preußen Münster and Würzburger Kickers, conceding seven goals over those two games and scoring just once.

Wiesbaden's DFB Cup history

The 3. Liga side haven't been past the first round of the cup since the 2020/21 season. They did, however, make Bayern Munich work for their win last season, coming from two goals down to make it 2-2 with 20 minutes left to play. Unfortunately for them, Harry Kane netted Bayern third goal in added time, knocking Wiesbaden out in front of their home crowd.

Leverkusen's DFB Cup history

The Werkself have proven themselves a strong cup side in recent seasons. They went all the way to the final in 2020 before winning the competition in 2023/24, and they've reached the semi-finals twice since.

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