Nathan Tella Registers First Assist as Bayer Leverkusen Draws 3-3 with Ten-Man Werder Bremen
Super Eagles attacker Nathan Tella provided his inaugural assist of the current Bundesliga season, helping Bayer Leverkusen secure a thrilling 3-3 stalemate against a resilient Werder Bremen side reduced to ten men at the Weserstadion, according to Soccernet.ng.
Tella Retains Starting Role Amidst Team Changes
Following his starting appearance in Leverkusen’s recent defeat to Hoffenheim, Tella maintained his spot in the lineup for the challenging away fixture. Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian Victor Boniface was notably absent from the matchday roster, highlighting the competitive squad dynamics under new head coach Erik Ten Hag.
Leverkusen’s Early Dominance Sets the Tone
Determined to reverse their fortunes this season, Bayer Leverkusen wasted no time asserting control. Just three minutes into the match, Patrik Schick capitalized on a precise assist from Tella inside the penalty area, demonstrating clinical composure to open the scoring and put Die Werkself ahead.
Leverkusen extended their advantage around the 30-minute mark when Max Tillman found the net, doubling the lead and seemingly putting the visitors in a commanding position.
Werder Bremen’s Resilience and Controversial Moments
Despite trailing, Werder Bremen responded before halftime through Romano Schmid, narrowing the deficit to 2-1 and injecting renewed energy into the home crowd.
The second half saw a pivotal moment in the 63rd minute when Werder Bremen’s Niklas Stark was shown a second yellow card for a foul inside the box, resulting in a penalty. Schick calmly converted the spot-kick, extending Leverkusen’s lead to 3-1 and leaving Bremen with ten men.
Dramatic Comeback Denies Leverkusen Victory
With the match seemingly secured, Leverkusen appeared to lose focus, allowing Werder Bremen to mount a spirited comeback. Isaac Schmidt and Karim Coulibaly each scored in the final 15 minutes, leveling the scoreline and ensuring the hosts salvaged a valuable point.
Looking Ahead
This draw leaves Bayer Leverkusen searching for consistency as they adapt to Ten Hag’s system, while Werder Bremen’s fightback highlights their tenacity despite numerical disadvantage. Fans will be eager to see how both teams progress in the coming fixtures.
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