In the cup game against Wehen Wiesbaden, coach Carles Martínez (42) wanted to make three substitutions in the 65th minute when the score was 2-0. Nathan Tella (27) and Jarell Quansah (23) entered the game, but Christian Kofane (20) had to wait. The reason was Patrik Schick (30), who was not quick enough to leave the field within ten seconds. Referee Christian Dingert (46) reacted correctly. He applied the new rule that aims to prevent time-wasting. Kofane therefore had to wait for a minute and then until the next break before he was allowed to enter the game. The brief numerical disadvantage was overcome by the Bundesliga team without any problems against the third-division team.
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Because Schick took too long - Bayer affected by new time-wasting rule
Bayer Leverkusen was affected by the new time-wasting rule in their cup game against Wehen Wiesbaden. Coach Carles Martínez wanted to make three substitutions, but Patrik Schick was not quick enough to leave the field.
