Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen - Leverkusen on verge of ...
Updated 14/04/2024 at 17:35 GMT
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BAYER LEVERKUSEN ARE BUNDESLIGA CHAMPIONS
Bayer Leverkusen are Bundesliga champions for the first time in their history ending Bayern Munich's dominance at the top of German football.
A thrilling second-half hat-trick from Florian Wirtz wrapped up a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen with Granit Xhaka and Victor Boniface also on the score sheet.
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It's all over. The pitch invasion after the final goal prompted the final whistle from the referee.
Leverkusen have made history winning the Bundesliga for the first time in their history.
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GOAL! Leverkusen 5-0 Bremen (Wirtz)
It's five and a second half hat-trick from Wirtz. It's his first senior hat-trick. A brilliant through ball found him beyond the defence and it was a cool finish.
In his first full season in charge of the club Alonso is about to make history. He's also confirmed he's staying at the club for at least another season. What a celebration this is going to be.
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GOAL! Leverkusen 4-0 Bremen (Wirtz)
Wirtz doubles his tally and makes it four. The fans are on the pitch, they can't wait to celebrate but they must clear the pitch and allow the game to end.
A second half that Leverkusen have completely dominated. They looked nervous when the game first kicked off but they have since shown just why they are about to make history. Just 10 minutes remain.
LEVERKUSEN AREN'T DONE YET
The hosts aren't taking their foot off the gas just yet. They want another goal and if it wasn't for a string of saves from Zetterer they'd have it.
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GOAL! Leverkusen 3-0 Bremen (Wirtz)
WOW! What a strike by substitute Wirtz from around 25 yards out. A shot straight down the middle that Zetterer just can't get to.
That second goal seems to have deflated Bremen and Leverkusen are now pushing for a third to put them out of sight.
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Nathan Tella comes off for the hosts being replaced by Jeremie Frimpong.
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GOAL! Leverkusen 2-0 Bremen (Xhaka)
What a goal! Granit Xhaka with a sensational curling effort from 25 yards out that gives the Bremen goalkeeper no chance. Leverkusen are surely going to do it now.
The hosts are pushing for a second but should still be wary of the threat posed by Bremen.
The visitors have started the second half well not giving up despite going a goal behind.
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Florian Wirtz comes on for Adli who was booked in the first half.
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Leverkusen get the second half underway as they look to add to their lead and make it certain that the title will be theirs.
A thrilling first half at the Bayer Arena.
The visitors appeared to start better but a poor challenge from Malatini gifted Leverkusen a penalty which was expertly converted by Boniface. It leaves them 45 minutes from being crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time ever.
Despite a late chance for Bremen they will be thankful of only going in 1-0 down.
17:20
The referee blows his whistle to signal the end of the first half with Leverkusen 45 minutes away from making history.
A huge chance for the visitors in stoppage time of the first period. Yet another scramble but this time in the Leverkusen box. Bremen just couldn't get a foot to tap it over the line.
What a ball from Hofmann to find Adli completely on his own on the left hand side. His shot rattles the bar.
