Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-1 victory over Union Berlin at the Alte Försterei in a competitive match. The visitors made a strong start, with Álex Grimaldo putting Leverkusen ahead in the 2nd minute, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong.
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Union Berlin responded well, and in the 29th minute, Jeong Woo-yeong finished off a well-placed cross from Benedict Hollerbach to equalize. The match remained level at halftime.
In the second half, Florian Wirtz scored the decisive goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 71st minute, assisted by Patrik Schick. Despite late pressure from Union Berlin, the match ended 2-1 in favor of Leverkusen.
Match Updates
Bayer Leverkusen took an early lead when Álex Grimaldo scored in the 2nd minute, assisted by Jeremie Frimpong, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
Union Berlin responded well, with Jeong Woo-yeong equalizing in the 29th minute after receiving a cross from Benedict Hollerbach. The teams went into halftime at 1-1, with everything to play for in the second half.
In the 71st minute, Florian Wirtz put Bayer Leverkusen back in front with a clinical finish, assisted by Patrik Schick. Union Berlin fought hard to find an equalizer, but Leverkusen held firm to secure the 2-1 win.
News
Bayer Leverkusen were clinical in the second half, with Florian Wirtz’s goal proving to be the difference. Union Berlin’s strong response in the first half was not enough to secure a point.
Despite being dominated in possession, Leverkusen made the most of their chances, with Grimaldo and Wirtz getting on the scoresheet. Union Berlin were unable to capitalize on their equalizer and fell short in the second half.
Scores
Bayer Leverkusen triumphed 2-1 against Union Berlin. Grimaldo opened the scoring early in the 2nd minute, and after Jeong Woo-yeong’s equalizer, Wirtz scored the winner in the 71st minute to seal the victory.
