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Bayer Leverkusen Secures DFL Supercup Crown
Leverkusen Triumphs over Stuttgart
Bayer 04 Leverkusen emerged victorious in the DFL Supercup, defeating VfB Stuttgart 1-0 at the BayArena on Sunday.
Match Highlights
The lone goal of the match came in the 88th minute, when Nigerian forward Victor Boniface fired home a left-footed shot from close range.
Leverkusen's victory marked their first Supercup title since 1993 and their first trophy under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Leverkusen's Dominance
Throughout the match, Leverkusen controlled possession and created numerous scoring chances.
- They had 63% possession compared to Stuttgart's 37%.
- They attempted 18 shots compared to Stuttgart's 7.
- They had eight shots on target compared to Stuttgart's one.
Stuttgart's Resurgence
Despite Leverkusen's dominance, Stuttgart had their chances in the second half.
Substitute Tiago Tomas came close to equalizing in the 80th minute but his header hit the crossbar.
Alonso's Delight
“I am very happy with the performance of my team,” said Alonso after the match. “We controlled the game and deserved to win.”
Stuttgart's Disappointment
“We are disappointed with the result but we can take some positives from our performance,” said Stuttgart manager Bruno Labbadia.
Conclusion
Bayer Leverkusen's victory in the DFL Supercup is a testament to their quality and the promise they have under Alonso.
Stuttgart, despite their defeat, showed that they have the potential to compete with the top teams in the Bundesliga.