Jeremie Frimpong scores, but Bayer Leverkusen fall to RB Leipzig
Dutch-born Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong found the net in Bayer Leverkusen's narrow 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon.Jeremie Frimpong, who started and played 77 minutes, scored from close range in the 39th minute, giving Leverkusen an early lead. Spanish defender Alejandro Grimaldo extended the advantage just before halftime with an assist from German attacker Florian Wirtz. However, RB Leipzig fought back with a header from Slovenian midfielder Kevin Kampl in stoppage time, reducing the deficit.The second half saw Belgian striker Loïs Openda equalize for Leipzig in the 57th minute, following a precise through ball from Benjamin Sesko. The turnaround was completed with a stunning long-range strike from Leipzig's Loïs Openda, sealing Leverkusen’s first league defeat and ending their impressive winning streak.Bayer Leverkusen, who dominated possession and shots, will look to bounce back in their next league match against Hoffenheim on September 14th.
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Dutch-born Ghanaian defender Jeremie Frimpong found the net in Bayer Leverkusen's narrow 3-2 defeat to RB Leipzig at the BayArena on Saturday afternoon.
Jeremie Frimpong, who started and played 77 minutes, scored from close range in the 39th minute, giving Leverkusen an early lead. Spanish defender Alejandro Grimaldo extended the advantage just before halftime with an assist from German attacker Florian Wirtz. However, RB Leipzig fought back with a header from Slovenian midfielder Kevin Kampl in stoppage time, reducing the deficit.
The second half saw Belgian striker Loïs Openda equalize for Leipzig in the 57th minute, following a precise through ball from Benjamin Sesko. The turnaround was completed with a stunning long-range strike from Leipzig's Loïs Openda, sealing Leverkusen’s first league defeat and ending their impressive winning streak.
Bayer Leverkusen, who dominated possession and shots, will look to bounce back in their next league match against Hoffenheim on September 14th.
