The Hungarian champion prepared to reach the top eight with a bit of reserve, but with even greater determination, and at the same time suffered an unfortunate defeat.
Just before the trip to Leverkusen, several Fradi players spoke to Hír TV. Dénes Dibusz said the following:
– Actually, we have been waiting for these two matches since the middle of November, we are very happy that we managed to win the spring continuation. The anticipation, excitement and motivation that has been building up in us for many months must come out on the field, and all this will hopefully be coupled with a good result. It used to happen that there were one or two tracks that I could listen to out of superstition, but now I’ve let go of these music for a long time,
Bálint Vécsei, on the other hand, still believes in the beneficial effects of music therapy:
– It completely varies what style of music I listen to before a match – the Ferencváros national team midfielder let us in on his secrets. – Sometimes I listen to rap, hip-hop or even rock music, it’s absolutely up to me.
Regarding the many missing persons, Vécsei noted:
– Obviously, the lack of injured players makes our situation difficult, as we have less variation, but we don’t have to worry about that:
we have to solve the tasks before us with those players who can be deployed,
since it is obvious that we will still be able to play the style that the professional leaders imagined. So I definitely expect good and successful matches.
The right-back of the Fradi national team, Endre Botka, also looks forward to the matches against Leverkusen with high hopes:
– Obviously, what kind of game we prepare for is determined by the course of the match, so we cannot say that we only defend or attack. In any case, we are prepared for all eventualities, and we trust that the tactics we want to implement will prevail. Personally, I prepare for cup matches with a 12-minute motivational video, which I listen to before every match.
Arriving behind the Italian referee Davide Massa, the teams will start the match in the following composition:
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky – Kossounou, E. Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie – Frimpong, Amiri, Demirbay – Diaby, Azmun, Wirtz
FTC: Dibusz – Botka, Knoester, Abena, Civic – Vécsei, Esiti – A. Traoré, Zachariassen, Marquinhos – R. Mmaee
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90+3. perc
The last scene of the match worth mentioning: Civic receives a warning for pushing Frimpong. There was more to this match!
90+2. perc
The biggest Fradi situation of the second half: Gojak’s dangerous pass is saved by Wingo, the American defender’s pass is shot by Zachariassen in the middle, so Hradecky makes an easy save.
Extra time will be 4 minutes!
86. perc
Substitute Hlozek’s 28-meter free kick hits the right post, the rebound just finds Edmond Tapsoba, who heads into the center of the empty goal. Bayer Leverkusen – Ferencváros 2-0!
83. perc
Kossonou fouls Mmaee, the defender disagrees with the Italian’s judgment and throws the ball far. The reward is, of course, a yellow card…
75. perc
Botka kicks Wirtz from behind, this is damaged by Leverkusen’s goal sack, the two players’ foreheads touch, referee Massa closes the discussion with a yellow card each. Frad comes out worse from this, as the national team defender cannot play in the second leg…
71. perc
Minutes pass uneventfully. A Fradi goal would be nice! The reserve FTC players seem to be getting a bit tired…
62. perc
Ryan Mmaee almost makes it to Leverkusen’s five from halfway, but the pitch is over.
56. perc
After Esiti’s frivolous loss of the ball, Diaby hardly shoots near the goal.
53. perc
Civic gets the ball in Leverkusen’s half, but its healthy shot does not hit the goal.
49. perc
Zachariassen receives a rightful yellow card for running over Hincapie.
48. perc
Ryan Mmaee – Marquinhos R. After a cross between Mmaee, the Moroccan lad shoots over the ball with a left foot.
AFTER A BREAK
45. perc
Marquinhos gets a yellow card for pulling back Amiri unnecessarily.
43. perc
This time, Demirbay shoots from afar: his 25-meter attempt doesn’t even hit the goal…
41. perc
Diaby’s umpteenth good ball finds Hincapie, but the ball flies high over the goal from the Ecuadorian’s feet.
37. perc
The first yellow card of the match is given to Demirbay, who pushes Ryan Mmaee at halfway. This is already a lot for Leverkusen’s former world-class coach, Xabi Alonso, the Spanish master’s second card warning of the match!
32. perc
Referee Massa was now with Fradi: Marquinhos pushed Amiri’s leg out 19 meters from the goal, the Italian whistler generously waved on. Thank you!
28. perc
The Hungarian champion is in full swing! Endre Botka gets the ball in the half court, pushes two on it, then shoots, the attempt barely misses the right corner!
26, perc
This Fradi attack would have deserved a goal! Marquinhos burst forward energetically, his pass was received by Vécsei, who brilliantly spun in front of Zachariassen inside the penalty area, the Norwegian’s lift hit the top post!
22. perc
Again, the French legion of the home team shines, and Botka brilliantly kicks his pass from the left for a throw-in.
20. perc
Moussa Diaby’s cross is not without danger, but fortunately no one can reach it, so it slips past the right corner,
16. perc
The first Fradi attack: Traoré’s rollback is bombed high over the goal by Vécsei.
10. perc
Since Ferencváros can only hold onto the ball for seconds, it’s no surprise that Bayer takes the lead: Demirbay clears himself in the middle and curls a great shot into the upper left corner from 17 meters. Bayer Leverkusen – Ferencváros 1-0!
5. perc
Typical of Leverkusen’s superiority: Fradi hasn’t even crossed the halfway line…
1. perc
There are green and white balloons all over the stadium, players from 15 countries are in the two starting teams – Ferencváros will start the match.
The teams are now arriving on the field – the Europa League anthem is already playing.
Opening photo Emer Demirbay scored the first goal of the match Photo: MTI/Tamás Kovács
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