Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 VfB Stuttgart (0-0)
The second division club from Stuttgart did not make it to the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup. The club lost 1: 2 (0: 0) against Bayer Leverkusen. A failed defense and another mistake by VfB goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow helped the first division side move on to the next round.
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In the balanced initial phase, the low-lying Stuttgart initially focused on defending. Kai Havertz had the first chance. The shot of the 20-year-old, who was the Werkself captain for the first time, narrowly missed the goal. Whenever Leverkusen gave the opponent room to counter, it became dangerous. Silas Wamangituka came free from 16 meters to the end, his shot hit the outside post.
Four offside goals and one goalkeeper own goal
The Leverkusen team scored two goals shortly before the break, but both had been preceded by an offside decision. Moussa Diaby was clearly offside after a pass from Exequiel Palacios. When Lucas Alario was alluded to a little later and headed over Havertz, he was also in an offside position.
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After the restart, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team struggled to ward off the home team’s offensive actions. Alario scored after 55 minutes, but he was clearly offside. The same happened to Havertz, who scored a goal from a punishable position for the second time in this game after a cross.
Peter Bosz was only allowed to cheer in the 71st minute. After a corner in Leverkusen, VfB goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow jumped up and fisted the ball into his own goal. A shot from Bellarabi fended off Bredlow’s feet from Alario, who hit the far corner. After Wamangituka’s connection goal (86.), the game was briefly open again.
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SC Verl – Union Berlin 0: 1 (0: 0)
The SC Verl had no surprise against Bundesliga club Union Berlin. The regional league kept up well for a long time. After a quarter of an hour, the home elf had the first opportunity. Zlatko Janjic failed with his attempt at Union goalkeeper Rafael Gikiewicz. The guests had the second penalty area scene, but Sebastian Andersson jumped the ball on the difficult to play field, his conclusion went well over the goal.
Immediately after the change of sides, Union attacker Andersson headed to Christian Gentner. The direct acceptance of the 34-year-old from a central position went just over the goal. Urs Fischer’s team rewarded itself after a performance increase in the second half. Robert Andrich’s match in the 85th minute was a match winner for the Iron.
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