Leverkusen triumphed 2-1 over Eintracht Frankfurt in a thrilling encounter marked by missed opportunities and redemption. The drama began early when Victor Boniface, Leverkusen’s star striker, missed a golden chance to give his team the lead after Kevin Trapp saved his penalty in the 9th minute. Frankfurt quickly capitalized on this missed opportunity, earning a penalty of their own in the 16th minute. Omar Marmoush calmly slotted it home, putting the visitors ahead 1-0.
However, Leverkusen responded swiftly, finding an equalizer in the 25th minute to bring the score to 1-1. The first half ended with both teams locked in an intense battle.
The second half saw a display of resilience from both sides as they continued to test each other’s defenses. It was Boniface, the man who had earlier missed from the spot, who redeemed himself. In the 70th minute, he found the back of the net, giving Leverkusen a 2-1 lead and turning the tide of the match.
Despite Frankfurt’s efforts to equalize and Leverkusen’s push to extend their lead, neither side could alter the scoreline. The game ended 2-1 in favor of Leverkusen, with Boniface’s decider securing all three points after an initial scare from Marmoush.
