Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Robert Andrich comes on to replace Exequiel Palacios.

Arthur from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has committed a foul.

Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen strikes the left post with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, assisted by Emiliano Buendía. Xhaka's attempt hits the woodwork.

Opportunity squandered. Dani de Wit from VfL Bochum 1848 attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the goal.

Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Arthur comes on to replace Jeremie Frimpong. Arthur enters the match.

Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Emiliano Buendía comes on to replace Victor Boniface. Emiliano Buendía is now on the field.

Myron Boadu of VfL Bochum 1848 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.

Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen leads VfL Bochum 1848 with a score of 3-1. Amine Adli found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the right corner. The assist came from Exequiel Palacios after a quick counterattack. What a finish by Amine Adli!

Substitution for VfL Bochum 1848: Dani de Wit comes on to replace Ibrahima Sissoko. Dani de Wit enters the match.

Offside call against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Victor Boniface has been flagged for offside. Granit Xhaka is also in an offside position.

Moritz Broschinski from VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a save by Timo Horn. Timo Horn will take the corner kick.

Another offensive move unfolds. Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist came from Aleix García. Jeremie Frimpong's shot was on target.

The attempt is thwarted. Ibrahima Sissoko from VfL Bochum 1848 fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Tom Krauß. Sissoko's shot is denied.

Substitution for VfL Bochum 1848: Myron Boadu comes on to replace Philipp Hofmann.

Substitution for VfL Bochum 1848: Moritz Broschinski comes on to replace Gerrit Holtmann.

Nordi Mukiele of Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Georgios Masouras.

Missed opportunity. Tom Krauß from VfL Bochum 1848 attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the goal.

Substitution for Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Amine Adli comes on to replace Patrik Schick. Amine Adli is now on the field.

Felix Passlack from VfL Bochum 1848 was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Jeremie Frimpong.

Corner awarded to VfL Bochum 1848 after Piero Hincapié's defensive play. Hincapié will take the corner kick.

Offside call against VfL Bochum 1848. Giorgos Masouras has been flagged for being offside. Tom Krauss is also in an offside position.

Missed opportunity! Philipp Hofmann of VfL Bochum 1848 attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it sails over the goal. The assist came from Matús Bero, who delivered a cross following a corner kick. Hofmann's shot ends up off target.

The attempt is denied. Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Granit Xhaka. Aleix García's shot is thwarted.

Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against VfL Bochum 1848. Victor Boniface finds the back of the net with a close-range shot using his right foot. What a finish by Boniface!

Maximilian Wittek of VfL Bochum 1848 commits a handball foul.

The attempt is thwarted. Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. Exequiel Palacios' shot is denied.

Missed opportunity. Álex Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the target.

Another offensive effort underway. Matús Bero from VfL Bochum 1848 takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper. Matús Bero's attempt is on target.

Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a foul by Ivan Ordets. Ivan Ordets will take the corner kick.

The attempt is thwarted. Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it is successfully blocked. Shot by Patrik Schick is denied.

Philipp Hofmann from VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Philipp Hofmann of VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Another offensive effort unfolds. Victor Boniface from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Aleix García. Boniface's shot was on target.

Gerrit Holtmann from VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

The attempt is denied. Jonathan Tah from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Jonathan Tah's effort is thwarted.

Granit Xhaka commits a foul against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Missed opportunity! Tim Oermann from VfL Bochum 1848 attempted a right-footed shot from over 40 yards out on the right flank, but it went wide of the target.

Granit Xhaka commits a foul on a Bayer 04 Leverkusen player.

Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.

The attempt is thwarted. Nordi Mukiele of Bayer 04 Leverkusen fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Exequiel Palacios. Mukiele's shot is denied.

Tom Krauß from VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a foul by Ivan Ordets. Ivan Ordets will take the corner kick.

Offside call against VfL Bochum 1848. Giorgos Masouras has been flagged for being offside. Tom Krauss is also offside.

Goal! It's now Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, VfL Bochum 1848 1. Felix Passlack from VfL Bochum 1848 has scored with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. What a strike by Felix Passlack!

Another offensive move underway. Giorgos Masouras of VfL Bochum 1848 takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper. Georgios Masouras has his shot on target.

Gerrit Holtmann from VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Goal! Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against VfL Bochum 1848. Aleix García scores with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Exequiel Palacios. What a fantastic goal by Aleix García!

Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Ivan Ordets of VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Victor Boniface from Bayer 04 Leverkusen committed a foul.

Gerrit Holtmann of VfL Bochum 1848 commits a foul.

Another offensive push from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jeremie Frimpong takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper. Frimpong's attempt is on target.

Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Tom Krauss.

Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after a deflection off Felix Passlack. Felix Passlack will take the corner kick.

Matús Bero from VfL Bochum 1848 committed a foul.

That's it! The match has concluded with Bayer 04 Leverkusen winning 3-1 against VfL Bochum 1848.

Corner awarded to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after Timo Horn allowed the ball to go out.

The second half has concluded with Bayer 04 Leverkusen defeating VfL Bochum 1848 by a score of 3-1.

Nordi Mukiele from Bayer 04 Leverkusen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

A fresh offensive play unfolds as Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.

The attempt is thwarted. Exequiel Palacios from Bayer 04 Leverkusen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully defended.

A shot is deflected. Aleix García from Bayer 04 Leverkusen attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Granit Xhaka.

Corner awarded to VfL Bochum 1848 after Nordi Mukiele allowed the ball to go out.

The second half is underway with the score tied at Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1, VfL Bochum 1848 1.

Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848 committed a foul.

Ibrahima Sissoko from VfL Bochum 1848 has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.

The first half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Bochum 1848.

Match interruption due to an injury to Philipp Hofmann of VfL Bochum 1848.

Nordi Mukiele of Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a free kick on the right flank.

Philipp Hofmann from VfL Bochum 1848 earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Granit Xhaka committed a foul against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.

Tom Krauß from VfL Bochum 1848 committed a foul.

The opening half is underway...