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Hoffenheim Upset Leverkusen in Tense Match at Sinsheim
Sinsheim, Germany – The PreZero Arena witnessed a vibrant match where 1899 Hoffenheim defeated Bayer Leverkusen in a match corresponding to the 18th round of the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim, with tactical and effective play, managed to capitalize on their opportunities against a Leverkusen that dominated possession but lacked decisiveness in the final third.
The only goal of the match came early, in the 9th minute, thanks to W. Burger, who finished precisely after a well-constructed play. Despite Bayer Leverkusen’s insistence, maintaining 62% possession and creating several chances, the Hoffenheim defense was solid and well-organized, frustrating attempts to equalize the score.
The match was characterized by intensity and contention in midfield, reflected in the number of fouls committed by both teams, 17 by Hoffenheim and 7 by Leverkusen. Referee Daniel Schlager cautioned three players during the match, two from Hoffenheim and one from Leverkusen.
Although Bayer Leverkusen tried to come back with eight shots, only two of them were on target. For its part, Hoffenheim, with less possession (38%), was more effective in front of goal, making 19 shots, eight of which were directed at the opponent’s goal. The match concluded with a score of one goal to zero in favor of Hoffenheim, an important victory for the home team against a high-level opponent.
Substitutions bayer leverkusen: at minute 46 Arthur came in and I. Maza went out., at minute 46 E. Fernandez came in and C. Kofane went out., at minute 60 M. Flekken came in and J. Blaswich went out., at minute 74 E. Poku came in and N. Tella went out., at minute 81 N. Tella came in and J. Hofmann went out.
Substitutions 1899 hoffenheim: at minute 69 F. Asllani came in and G. Promel went out., at minute 79 A. Prass came in and V. Gendrey went out., at minute 79 A. Kramaric came in and M. Moerstedt went out., at minute 90 T. Lemperle came in and I. Bebou went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
1899 Hoffenheim
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