Afrigather Bayer Leverkusen defeated FC Cologne 2-0 on the Rhein Energie Stadion on Sunday to increase their result in 10 factors on the Bundesliga table forward of champions Bayern Munich, reviews Soccernet.ng.
Nigeria’s Nathan Tella was a second half substitute instead of aim scorer Jeremie Frimpong.
Leverkusen went into the sport understanding {that a} victory towards their subsequent city neighbours would hand them a 10-point lead on high of the desk following Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday.
In Cologne to observe their recreation towards Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen in one other of the Rhine Derbies. Can Xavi Alonso’s males proceed their unbeaten run?
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Xabi Alonso’s crew proceeded to play with aplomb from the beginning as they dominated play and possession and had been affected person of their construct up.
The tide turned utterly of their favour when Cologne winger Jan Thielmann was given a straight crimson on 14 minutes.
On the guests piled on the strain, Frimpong scored the opener on 37 minutes with a facet faucet in after Patrik Schick scuffed a cross into the field by Alex Grimaldo.
Grimaldo can be the good thing about an help from substitute Amine Adli within the 73rd minute.
Tella’s contribution included a well-timed block within the Leverkusen field to disclaim the hosts a shot on aim.
Leverkusen now sit fairly on the desk with 64 factors after 24 matches with Bayern behind on 54.
Victor Boniface continues to be out injured.
