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After a thrilling finale in the U19 Bundesliga between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln, the Billy Goats ultimately emerged as 5-4 winners! And all this in a match with a course of events that no one could have predicted.
In the game held in Leverkusen, the home team first took a two-goal lead, thanks to goals from Jeremiah Mensah (8’) and Artem Stepanov (28’). But the Cologne side were completely unfazed and struck back in an unbelievable fashion. In just four minutes, they turned the game completely on its head.
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In the 35th and 36th minutes, Youssoupha Niang scored twice, before Justin von der Hitz even put them ahead in the 39th minute. And that wasn’t all—before halftime, Von der Hitz, who was also involved in the first two goals, made it 4-2. An incredible performance by the young talent, who will be joining the first team of 1. FC Nürnberg this summer.
So, game decided, right? Think again! In the second half, it was Leverkusen who struck back, with Francis Onyeka (66’) and Kerim Alajbegovic (73’) leveling the score. But Cologne managed to keep their nerves and, in the 84th minute, regained the lead through Luis Stapelmann after a corner, holding on to secure the win.
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A spectacle with nine goals and numerous exciting players, many of whom we will surely see in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga in the coming years!
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