Bundesliga: Boniface Strikes Again, Leverkusen Edges Frankfurt 2-1
Bayer Leverkusen moves up in Bundesliga table with 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, led by Boniface’s clinical strike
Victor Boniface was on fire yesterday, helping Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-1 win over Eintracht.
Frankfurt in the Bundesliga! His opener, combined with Jeremie Frimpong’s second-half goal, clinched Leverkusen’s victory and propelled them up the table.
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This victory ended Xabi Alonso’s team’s three-game winless streak.
Boniface’s performance was amazing, especially considering he missed a penalty in the ninth minute.
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He redeemed himself by netting the winner 18 minutes from time, bringing his total to five goals in seven league outings this season.
According to Alonso, the 23-year-old Nigerian striker was a nightmare for Frankfurt’s defense due to his aggression and finishing ability.
Match Highlights:
- Boniface scored the first goal in the 32nd minute with a precision strike.
- Marmoush’s Equalizer: In the 65th minute, Frankfurt managed a comeback thanks to Omar Marmoush.
- The Frimpong Winner Leverkusen’s three-point lead was sealed in the 73rd minute by Jeremie Frimpong.
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Post-Match Stats:
- This season, Boniface has scored 14 goals with 8 assists and scored 4 goals in his last 4 games.
- Frankfurt’s xG was 1.21 while Leverkusen’s was 4.29.
