Commentary

1' 1. FC Cologne kick-off the first half - the match is underway!
2' In the minute 2, Tobias Stieler signals a Leverkusen throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half.
4' Jonas Hofmann of Leverkusen gets in a strike, but is off target.
4' Tobias Stieler awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.
6' In the minute 6, Leverkusen have a dangerous throw-in.
7' Tobias Stieler signals a free kick to Leverkusen in their own half.
7' 1. FC Cologne needs to be cautious. Leverkusen have an attacking throw-in.
8' In the minute 8, Tobias Stieler awards the home team a throw-in.
10' Throw-in for Leverkusen close to the penalty box.
11' 1. FC Cologne are coming forward and Dejan Ljubicic gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
11' In the minute 11, Leverkusen have a goal kick.
11' Ball safe as Leverkusen is awarded a throw-in in their half.
12' 1. FC Cologne are whistled for offside.
12' In the minute 12, Free kick for Leverkusen in their own half.
14' Jan Thielmann (1. FC Cologne) sees red and is sent off in Cologne!
16' Throw-in 1. FC Cologne.
16' In the minute 16, Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Cologne) has been booked and will miss the next match due to a suspension.
17' 1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.
18' 1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.
19' In the minute 19, It's a goal kick for the home team in Cologne.
19' Tobias Stieler signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne.
20' Tobias Stieler signals a throw-in for 1. FC Cologne, close to Leverkusen's area.
22' In the minute 22, 1. FC Cologne will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Leverkusen.
22' In Cologne Leverkusen attack through Alex Grimaldo. The finish is off target, however.
22' Goal kick for 1. FC Cologne at RheinEnergieStadion.
23' In the minute 23, Jeremie Frimpong for Leverkusen has been booked by Tobias Stieler and receives a first yellow card.
23' Tobias Stieler signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.
25' Ball goes out of play for a 1. FC Cologne goal kick.
25' In the minute 25, Jonas Hofmann (Leverkusen) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
26' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
26' Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne at RheinEnergieStadion.
26' In the minute 26, Goal kick for 1. FC Cologne at RheinEnergieStadion.
27' Throw-in for Leverkusen in the half of 1. FC Cologne.
29' Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.
30' In the minute 30, At RheinEnergieStadion, Eric Martel has been yellow-carded for the home team.
30' Can Leverkusen capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
32' Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo gets his shot away but it misses the target.
32' In the minute 32, Tobias Stieler awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.
33' 1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.
34' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
35' In the minute 35, It's a goal kick for the home team in Cologne.
35' Can 1. FC Cologne capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Leverkusen's half?
36' Leverkusen have a goal kick.
36' In the minute 36, Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.
37' Throw-in high up the field for Leverkusen in Cologne.
37' Goal! Jeremie Frimpong gives Leverkusen a 0-1 lead.
40' In the minute 40, Throw-in high up the field for Leverkusen in Cologne.
40' Leverkusen have a dangerous throw-in.
42' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Tobias Stieler.
43' In the minute 43, Leverkusen are in shooting range from this free kick.
44' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Tobias Stieler.
45' Leverkusen advance rapidly upfield but Tobias Stieler blows for offside.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, At RheinEnergieStadion the fourth official shows that 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Can 1. FC Cologne get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Leverkusen's half?
45' + 1 1. FC Cologne push upfield but Tobias Stieler quickly pulls them for offside.
45' + 2 In the minute 45, Leverkusen to take a throw-in in 1. FC Cologne territory.
45' + 3 Ball goes out of play for a 1. FC Cologne goal kick.
45' + 4 Faride Alidou (1. FC Cologne) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.
45' + 4 In the minute 45, Leverkusen have a goal kick.
45' The first-half has come to a close in Cologne.
46' Leverkusen have kicked-off the second half at RheinEnergieStadion.
46' In the minute 46, Xabi Alonso is making the team's 1 substitution at RheinEnergieStadion with Nathan Tella replacing Jeremie Frimpong.
47' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
48' Tobias Stieler awards the home team a throw-in.
48' In the minute 48, Free kick 1. FC Cologne.
50' Tobias Stieler signals a throw-in for Leverkusen, close to 1. FC Cologne's area.
50' Tobias Stieler signals a Leverkusen throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half.
51' In the minute 51, 1. FC Cologne's Sargis Adamyan breaks free at RheinEnergieStadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.
51' Ball goes out of play for a Leverkusen goal kick.
52' In Cologne a free kick has been awarded the away team.
52' In the minute 52, Leverkusen are pushing forward but Alex Grimaldo's finish is wide of the goal.
52' It's a goal kick for the home team in Cologne.
54' It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Leverkusen close to the penalty box.
55' In the minute 55, Leverkusen push forward at RheinEnergieStadion and Alex Grimaldo gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined 1. FC Cologne defence.
57' Tobias Stieler awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.
57' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Tobias Stieler.
58' In the minute 58, Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.
59' 1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.
59' Josip Stanisic (Leverkusen) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
59' In the minute 59, Can 1. FC Cologne capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Leverkusen's half?
60' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
63' In the minute 63, 1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Tobias Stieler.
63' Goal kick for Leverkusen at RheinEnergieStadion.
61' Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
65' Ball safe as Leverkusen is awarded a throw-in in their half.
65' In the minute 65, 1. FC Cologne make their 1 substitution with Justin Diehl replacing Sargis Adamyan.
65' Amine Adli is replacing Jonas Hofmann for Leverkusen at RheinEnergieStadion.
65' Borja Iglesias is on a sub for Patrik Schick for Leverkusen.
67' In the minute 67, Corner awarded to Leverkusen.
67' Leverkusen drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
69' Timo Schultz (1. FC Cologne) is making a 2 substitution, with Leart Paqarada replacing Justin Diehl.
70' In the minute 70, Play is underway once more.
73' In the minute 73, Great play from Amine Adli to set up the goal.
74' Free kick for Leverkusen in the half of 1. FC Cologne.
72' Leverkusen have been awarded a corner by Tobias Stieler.
75' Throw-in for Leverkusen in the half of 1. FC Cologne.
78' In the minute 78, 1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.
79' The away team have replaced Piero Hincapie with Edmond Tapsoba. This is the 4 substitution made today by Xabi Alonso.
82' 1. FC Cologne needs to be cautious. Leverkusen have an attacking throw-in.
82' In the minute 82, The away team replace Granit Xhaka with Exequiel Palacios.
82' The home team have replaced Eric Martel with Benno Erik Schmitz. This is the 3 substitution made today by Timo Schultz.
83' Timo Schultz (1. FC Cologne) is making a 4 substitution, with Denis Huseinbasic replacing Linton Maina.
83' In the minute 83, Steffen Tigges is replacing Faride Alidou for the home team.
84' Alex Grimaldo for Leverkusen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
84' Goal kick for 1. FC Cologne at RheinEnergieStadion.
86' In the minute 86, It's a goal kick for the home team in Cologne.
88' Tobias Stieler awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.
89' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
90' + 1 3 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Leverkusen have a goal kick.
90' The second-half is over. The match ends 0-2.