Highlights
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90'
+ 7
Leverkusen pull away
They say the best things come to those who wait, and Leverkusen were made to wait for all three points in Augsburg! Almost with the last kick of the game, and with their 25th shot of the game, Palacios snatches all three points for Xabi Alonso's men, taking them back four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and making them the unofficial autumn champions - leading the way at the halfway stage of the season.
試合終了
90'
+ 4
There it is!
In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Palacios has finally found a way through! Their 25th shot of the game hits the jackpot for Leverkusen, with a great touch to take the sting out of Grimaldo's cross and then another touch to volley it past Dahmen!
90'
+ 1
Five more minutes
Will that be enough time for a winner at either end?
90'
One more for the record
Leverkusen have had 24 shots in this game - their joint most in a single Bundesliga game this season.
87'
Late goal possible
Leverkusen scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw against Bayern, so there is a precedent for some late drama.
82'
Frimpong flashes another one
Yet another effort off target, and it's Frimpong once again who flashes it across the face of goal but wide of the far post.
79'
Chances are piling up
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75'
Game opening up
Those two big chances for Augsburg confirm that, with Leverkusen desperate to find a winner, they are leaving more gaps for the hosts to exploit. A grandstand finish is in store.
72'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
72'
Tietz... offside!
Augsburg have the ball in the back of the net, but it is ruled out for offside! Tietz bursts through and slots the ball in, but the flag goes up and it is the right decision.
68'
Almost 1-0.... but offside
Demirović races clear and takes the ball round Hrádecký, but he sends his effort wide with the goal at his mercy! The flag does go up, but that was close for Augsburg.
65'
Ping-pong to Frimpong
A neat exchange of passes has the ball ping-ponging around the area and it finally reaches Frimpong, who sort of snatches at his shot and the ball flashes across the face of goal.
62'
Wirtz wizardry required
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Goals
60'
Wirtz warming up
It looks like Florian Wirtz, who is carrying a bit of a knock, is going to be sent on by Alonso to try to add the spark his team are lacking.
60'
Close for Schick!
Schick rose to meet a cross from the right and flicks it with his head just before Dahmen can reach it, but the ball flashes wide of the far post.
54'
Time to convert
50'
Statistically unlikely 0-0
Leverkusen have scored at least once in each game this season, while Augsburg have always conceded at least one in 19 straight Bundesliga games. They have not been involved in a goalless draw in their past 67 Bundesliga games either. So where is that goal going to come from?
48'
First chance: Augsburg
Demirović had Augsburg's best chance of the first half, and he has had their first of the second half. He turns his man and sends his effort wide of goal.
後半開始
45'
+ 2
All square at the break
Dahmen is doing his best to keep his first ever Bundesliga clean sheet, with Leverkusen asking the most questions, although no particularly cutting ones to unsettle the hosts too much.
前半終了
45'
+ 1
One more minute
Just one minute of added time, which the players will probably not complain about - it's -3 degrees in Augsburg and a hot drink in a heated dressing room is what they will all want.
45'
+ 1
41'
Diligent Dahmen
Augsburg's goalkeeper has made four saves already, and had 20 touches of the ball - more than any other Augsburg player in this first half.
37'
Andrich close, as Dahmen hits the post
The hollow sound of the frame of the Augsburg goal rattling once again, though it is not Andrich's header which hits the post but Dahmen, who clatters into it after dealing with the Leverkusen defender's header.
33'
Xhaka wide
Xhaka sends Leverkusen's next effort of the game off target. He's still waiting for his first goal in a Leverkusen shirt.
28'
Crossbar!
Frimpong pings the ball across for Grimaldo who takes aim from a similar position to his first shot, and this time he rattles the crossbar. Dahmen was beaten with that effort.
27'
More purpose needed
23'
Inches away!
Demirović turns on the edge of the area and whips in a low, bending effort which just misses the post. Augsburg are giving as good as they get here.
20'
Schick close!
Best chance of the game so far with Schick skipping past Dahmen, but Uduokhai covers to clear the ball behind for a corner before the Czech forward can tuck the ball into an open goal.
19'
Simulation
The first booking of the game is for Vargas, who went down in the penalty area. According to the referee, he was looking for a penalty unfairly.
18'
Double chance
Grimaldo takes aim from distance and his daisy-cutter is parried by Dahmen, with Hofmann missing the rebound.
13'
Scare for Leverkusen
A bit of a misunderstanding in the Leverkusen defence with Stanišić's risky ball back cleared by Hrádecký, and Vargas shoots from long range, albeit wide of the right-hand upright.
7'
In one half
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First corner for the guests
Leverkusen get their first corner of the game, with Hofmann's delivery blocked at the near post. The guests with most of the ball so far.
キックオフ
Out come the teams!
Leverkusen are on a 25-game unbeaten run this season, in all competitions. Will they extend it to 26, or can Augsburg become the first team to beat Xabi Alonso's men this term? stick with us to find out!
0:17
Augsburg arrive
New back three
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Just two changes for Thorup
The Augsburg coach makes two changes compared to his last team selection before Christmas, with Iago in for the suspended Pedersen and Vargas replacing Engels.
Schick ton up
Schick starts his 100th competitive game for Leverkusen today, with an excellent 47 goals in his 99 games so far. That includes a hat-trick before the winter break. Can he net another and move onto half a century of goals for Die Werkself today?
Augsburg starting XI
Dahmen - Mbabu, Gouweleeuw, Uduokhai, Iago - Rexhbeçaj, Dorsch - Jensen, Demirović (c), Vargas - Tietz
Augsburg subs:
Koubek, Gumny, Pfeiffer, Beljo, Maier, Breithaupt, Michel, Winther, Engels
Leverkusen starting XI
Hrádecký (c) - Stanišić, Andrich, Hincapié - Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo – Hofmann – Schick, Hložek
Leverkusen subs:
Kovář, Tah, Wirtz, Amiri, Mbamba-Muanda, Tella, Fosu-Mensah, Puerto, Onyeka
Alonso's view on Augsburg
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3:16
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Thorup's view on Leverkusen
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5:37
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Minute's silence
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Probable line-ups
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0:30
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Augsburg - the season so far
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Leverkusen - the season so far
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2:03
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