Nigerian worldwide Victor Boniface delivered a standout efficiency, scoring twice to guide Bayer Leverkusen to a convincing 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim of their Bundesliga conflict on Saturday.
Leverkusen took management early at Hoffenheim’s residence floor. Within the seventeenth minute, Martin Terrier’s purpose, initially dominated offside, was awarded after a VAR assessment, with Boniface offering the essential help to place Leverkusen forward 1-0.
Boniface prolonged the lead within the thirtieth minute with an excellent solo purpose. Displaying unimaginable footwork contained in the field, he outsmarted Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper to make it 2-0.
Hoffenheim had a quick second of hope when Mergim Berisha discovered the again of the web within the thirty eighth minute, however the purpose was disallowed for offside. Regardless of Hoffenheim’s makes an attempt, Leverkusen remained dominant all through the primary half.
Simply earlier than the break, Boniface nearly scored once more, however his low shot was well-saved by Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper Oliver Baumann.
The second half continued with extra drama. Bayer Leverkusen was awarded a penalty within the 71st minute after a VAR assessment, and Florian Wirtz transformed it to make it 3-1.
Boniface capped off his spectacular efficiency by scoring his second purpose within the 76th minute. With one other gorgeous particular person effort, he struck a low shot from contained in the field, sealing a 4-1 victory for Leverkusen.
Boniface’s brace helped preserve Leverkusen’s robust kind as they continued their push for the Bundesliga title.