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Hoffenheim Edges out RB Leipzig in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash
1899 Hoffenheim secured a 4-3 victory over RB Leipzig in a pulsating Bundesliga match at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. The game, part of the league’s 11th round, saw both teams trade blows in an enthralling encounter that ended in disappointment for the visitors.
RB Leipzig took an early lead with goals from Willi Orban (15′) and Amadou Nusa (19′), but Hoffenheim hit back swiftly, equalizing with goals from Adam Hlozek (17′) and T. Bischof (50′). An own goal by S. Nsoki (67′) put Leipzig ahead once again, only for Hlozek (82′) and J. Bruun Larsen (87′) to secure the win for the home side.
Despite Hoffenheim dominating possession (67%) and having more shots on goal (14 to 8), Leipzig displayed clinical finishing, with 4 of their 8 shots finding the target compared to Hoffenheim’s 5. Yellow cards were shown to Kramaric and Kaderabek for Hoffenheim, and to Lukeba for Leipzig. The match was officiated by Frank Willenborg.
Substitutions rb leipzig: at minute 46 L. Geertruida came in and L. Klostermann went out., at minute 60 A. Ouedraogo came in and B. Sesko went out., at minute 60 N. Seiwald came in and A. Vermeeren went out., at minute 77 A. Haidara came in and K. Kampl went out., at minute 82 Andre Silva came in and L. Openda went out.
Substitutions 1899 hoffenheim: at minute 61 M. Berisha came in and H. Tabakovic went out., at minute 81 J. Bruun Larsen came in and A. Kramaric went out., at minute 81 U. Tohumcu came in and T. Bischof went out., at minute 86 K. Akpoguma came in and A. Prass went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
1899 Hoffenheim
RB Leipzig
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