Bayer Leverkusen kicked away the crisis that had set in at the start of the season.
In Kasper Hjulmand’s debut, after the meteoric departure of Erik ten Hag, the Red and Black defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 this Friday (12th).
The goals came from set pieces in this match for the 3rd round of the Bundesliga.
And Leverkusen finished the match with only 9 players on the field, after two red cards in the second half.
Just 10 minutes in, Grimaldo took a dangerous shot that hit the Frankfurt post.
The ball, however, bounced off goalkeeper Zetterer’s back and went in.
Near the end of the first half, Tella was brought down in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty.
Patrick Schick converted with style to find the back of the net.
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At the start of the second half, after a corner kick, Uzun took advantage of the scramble and pulled one back for the visitors.
At 14 minutes, Leverkusen’s situation got complicated after Andrich received his second yellow card.
In stoppage time, Fernández was also sent off, but there was still more to come.
Grimaldo stepped up for another free kick and scored his second of the match.
With this result, Leverkusen earns its first win and reaches four points.
Meanwhile, Frankfurt suffered its first defeat and remains at six points.
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