Bayer Leverkusen delivered a decisive blow to Cologne, finishing the match with a score of 2-0 during the 14th round of the Bundesliga. Martin Terrier opened the scoring in the 65th minute, followed by Robert Andrich who extended the lead with a second goal just 11 minutes later.
Andrich’s performance earned him the title of standout player of the match, not only for his defensive skills but also for contributing a goal. Martin Terrier shone as well, finding the back of the net and aiding his team’s offensive efforts.
Under the guidance of coach Kasper Hjulmand, Bayer Leverkusen employed a 3-6-1 formation, featuring Mark Flekken in goal, with a defensive line of Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich, and Edmond Tapsoba. The midfield consisted of Arthur, Ibrahim Maza, Aleix García, Ernest Poku, Jonas Hofmann, and Malik Tillman, with Christian Kofane leading the attack.
Cologne, managed by Lukas Kwasniok, lined up in a 3-4-3 setup with Marvin Schwäbe in net. The defensive trio included Sebastian Sebulonsen, Eric Martel, and Rav van den Berg. Their midfield was comprised of Jan Thielmann, Denis Huseinbasic, Tom Krauss, and Jakub Kaminski, while Luca Waldschmidt, Said El Mala, and Marius Bülter operated up front.
The match, officiated by referee Harm Osmers, took place at the BayArena. Following this victory, Bayer Leverkusen will face RB Leipzig in their next outing, while Cologne will host Union Berlin.
This result places Bayer Leverkusen in fourth place in the league standings with 26 points, while Cologne sits in ninth with 16 points.
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
61’ – Ernest Poku for Nathan Tella
62’ – Jonas Hofmann for Martin Terrier
76’ – Aleix García for Loic Bade and Christian Kofane for Alejo Sarco
85’ – Malik Tillman for Jeanuel Belocian
Yellow Cards for Bayer Leverkusen:
5’ – Arthur
28’ – Jarell Quansah
Substitutions for Cologne
45’ – Luca Waldschmidt for Linton Maina, Denis Huseinbasic for Cenk Ozkacar, and Marius Bülter for Ragnar Ache
72’ – Said El Mala for Kris Lund
79’ – Eric Martel for Ísak Jóhannesson
Yellow Card for Cologne:
4’ – Eric Martel (Unsporting behavior)