Commentary

1' The first-half is under way at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald - Leverkusen kick-off to start the match.
1' In the minute 1, Sandhausen needs to be cautious. Leverkusen have an attacking throw-in.
1' In Sandhausen Leverkusen drive forward through Amine Adli. His shot is on target but it's saved.
2' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.
3' In the minute 3, Leverkusen are coming forward and Robert Andrich gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
3' It's a goal kick for the home team in Sandhausen.
6' Corner awarded to Sandhausen.
7' In the minute 7, Sandhausen are pushing forward but Jonas Weik's finish is wide of the goal.
7' Richard Hempel awards Leverkusen a goal kick.
7' Goal kick for Leverkusen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
7' In the minute 7, At BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald, Leverkusen are penalized for being offside.
9' Can Leverkusen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sandhausen's half?
10' Throw-in high up the field for Leverkusen in Sandhausen.
11' In the minute 11, Can Leverkusen capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
12' Nadiem Amiri (Leverkusen) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
12' Adam Hlozek gets his shot on target but fails to score for Leverkusen.
13' In the minute 13, Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
14' Sandhausen awarded a free kick in their own half.
15' Ball goes out of play for a Sandhausen goal kick.
17' In the minute 17, Leverkusen to take a throw-in in Sandhausen territory.
17' Sandhausen will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Leverkusen.
18' Adam Hlozek for Leverkusen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
18' In the minute 18, Sandhausen have a goal kick.
20' Penalty! Richard Hempel points to the spot, great chance for Leverkusen...
20' Sandhausen's Alexander Fuchs has been booked in Sandhausen.
21' In the minute 21, It's advantage Leverkusen in Sandhausen as Exequiel Palacios scores from the spot to make it 0-1.
21' In the minute 21, It's advantage Leverkusen in Sandhausen as Exequiel Palacios scores from the spot to make it 0-1.
23' Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Leverkusen in their own half.
29' Exequiel Palacios (Leverkusen) has received a first yellow card.
35' In the minute 35, Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Leverkusen.
35' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.
36' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
38' In the minute 38, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.
38' Edmond Tapsoba (Leverkusen) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.
38' Sandhausen have a goal kick.
38' In the minute 38, The match at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald has been interrupted briefly for a check on Edmond Tapsoba, who is down injured.
39' The match is underway again.
39' Edmond Tapsoba returns to the field for Leverkusen after picking up a slight injury.
41' In the minute 41, Sandhausen's Jonas Weik breaks free at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald. But the strike goes wide of the post.
41' Goal kick for Leverkusen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
45' + 1 Leverkusen are caught offside.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, The 1st half is prolonged by 2 minutes of added time.
45' The first-half has ended.
46' It's Sandhausen with the kick-off after the break.
46' In the minute 46, Xabi Alonso (Leverkusen) is making a 1 substitution, with Odilon Kossounou replacing Edmond Tapsoba.
46' Free kick for Leverkusen in their own half.
47' Leverkusen awarded a throw-in in their own half.
49' In the minute 49, Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of Sandhausen.
49' Franck Evina (Sandhausen) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
50' It's a goal kick for the home team in Sandhausen.
50' Franck Evina instrumental with a fine assist.
51' Richard Hempel awards the away team a throw-in.
52' In the minute 52, Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie gets his shot away but it misses the target.
52' Ball goes out of play for a Sandhausen goal kick.
53' Free kick Leverkusen.
53' In the minute 53, Leverkusen are in shooting range from this free kick.
54' Nadiem Amiri with an assist there.
55' In the minute 55, Throw-in for Leverkusen in their own half.
56' Corner awarded to Sandhausen.
56' In the minute 56, Great play from Abu Bekir Omer El-Zein to set up the goal.
60' Richard Hempel awards Leverkusen a goal kick.
61' Richard Hempel signals a Leverkusen throw-in in Sandhausen's half.
61' In the minute 61, It's a goal kick for the home team in Sandhausen.
61' Goal kick for Sandhausen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
63' In Sandhausen a free kick has been awarded the home team.
63' In the minute 63, Ball goes out of play for a Sandhausen goal kick.
64' Xabi Alonso is making the team's 2 substitution at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald with Granit Xhaka replacing Exequiel Palacios.
64' Florian Wirtz is replacing Nadiem Amiri for Leverkusen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
64' In the minute 64, Alex Grimaldo is replacing Piero Hincapie for the away team.
64' The away team have replaced Nathan Tella with Jeremie Frimpong. This is the 5 substitution made today by Xabi Alonso.
64' Ball safe as Sandhausen is awarded a throw-in in their half.
66' In the minute 66, Sandhausen awarded a free kick in their own half.
66' Sandhausen make their 1 substitution with Tim Luis Maciejewski replacing Franck Evina.
68' Leverkusen have a goal kick.
69' In the minute 69, Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.
70' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
71' Richard Hempel awards Sandhausen a goal kick.
71' In the minute 71, Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Sandhausen in their own half.
71' At BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald, Alex Grimaldo has been yellow-carded for the away team.
72' Throw-in for Sandhausen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
73' In the minute 73, Ball goes out of play for a Sandhausen goal kick.
74' The home team have replaced Abu Bekir Omer El-Zein with Rouwen Hennings. This is the 2 substitution made today by Jens Keller.
74' David Otto is on a sub for Richard Christian Meier for Sandhausen.
75' In the minute 75, Sandhausen's Tim Luis Maciejewski breaks free at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald. But the strike goes wide of the post.
75' Goal kick for Leverkusen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
76' Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Sandhausen.
76' In the minute 76, Adam Hlozek is booked for the away team.
77' Leverkusen are pushing forward but Amine Adli's finish is wide of the goal.
78' Richard Hempel awards Sandhausen a goal kick.
78' In the minute 78, Leverkusen are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
80' Sandhausen's Alexander Muhling gets his shot away but it misses the target.
80' In the minute 80, Sandhausen have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.
80' Corner awarded to Sandhausen.
81' Leverkusen have a goal kick.
82' Free kick for Sandhausen in their own half.
83' In the minute 83, Throw-in for Leverkusen in the half of Sandhausen.
83' Throw-in Sandhausen.
84' Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong is on target but unsuccessful.
84' In the minute 84, Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
84' Richard Hempel signals a Leverkusen throw-in in Sandhausen's half.
85' Goal! Adam Hlozek gives Leverkusen a 2-3 lead.
85' In the minute 85, Livan Burcu is replacing Sebastian Stolze for Sandhausen at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald.
87' Leverkusen to take a throw-in in Sandhausen territory.
88' Leverkusen move into a 2-4 lead through a Amine Adli header.
89' Richard Hempel awards the away team a throw-in.
90' Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of Sandhausen.
90' + 1 Alex Grimaldo hits the bar! Nearly a goal there for Leverkusen.
90' + 2 The fourth official's board shows 5 minutes, which will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Florian Wirtz with an assist there.
90' + 3 A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
90' + 4 Adam Hlozek (Leverkusen) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
90' + 4 It's a goal kick for the home team in Sandhausen.
90' + 5 In Sandhausen a free kick has been awarded the away team.