Bayer Leverkusen's Dramatic Victory in the Final Minutes
Die Werkself Make it 22 Victories with Late Goal
Stuttgart's Triumph Denied in Thrilling Encounter
Leverkusen, Germany - Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive run of form, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the 22nd matchday of the Bundesliga. The winning goal came in the dying moments of the game, with Robert Andrich finding the back of the net in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating opportunities throughout the 90 minutes. However, it was Leverkusen who struck first, with Andrich heading home a cross from Moussa Diaby. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the home fans, who had witnessed their team extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.
Stuttgart came out fighting in the second half, and they nearly equalized on several occasions. However, the Leverkusen defense held firm, with goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky making a number of key saves. As the game entered stoppage time, it seemed as though Stuttgart would snatch a point, but Andrich's late heroics broke their hearts.
The victory moves Leverkusen up to third in the Bundesliga standings, while Stuttgart remain in 15th place. The Werkself will now turn their attention to their upcoming Europa League clash against Monaco, while Stuttgart will look to bounce back when they host Union Berlin next weekend.
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