Victor Boniface misses a penalty but scores the winner as Bayer Leverkusen beat Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in a pulsating Bundesliga encounter at the BayArena, where Victor Boniface missed a penalty but scored the winner.
Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals: 0-1 Marmoush 16' (pen.), 1-1 Andrich 26' (assist: Terrier), 2-1 Boniface 77'
The match was marked by early penalty drama, with Boniface missing from the spot before Omar Marmoush converted for Frankfurt. Robert Andrich equalised for the hosts before halftime, setting the stage for Boniface's redemption courtesy of a 72nd-minute winner. The result keeps moves Leverkusen ahead of the visitors, who suffered only their second defeat of the season. The game showcased both teams' attacking prowess, with Leverkusen's dominance reflected in their superior xG of 4.29 compared to Frankfurt's 1.21.
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