Hoffenheim 1-4 Leverkusen: Results, Summary, and Goals

Match Results

Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Hoffenheim 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim.

The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute through Moussa Diaby, who fired home from close range after a good run into the box by Jeremie Frimpong.

Hoffenheim equalized just before half-time when Christoph Baumgartner headed in from a corner.

Second-Half Goals

Leverkusen regained the lead in the 56th minute when Piero Hincapie converted a penalty after Robert Andrich was fouled in the box.

The visitors extended their lead in the 72nd minute when Amine Adli scored a fine solo goal, beating two defenders before firing into the bottom corner.

And they sealed the win in the 80th minute when substitute Sardar Azmoun headed in from a cross by Adli.

Match Summary

Leverkusen were the better side throughout the match and deserved the win.

They created more chances and were more clinical in front of goal.

Hoffenheim were disappointing and will need to improve if they want to avoid a relegation battle this season.

Goals

Hoffenheim Christoph Baumgartner (45') Leverkusen Moussa Diaby (20') Piero Hincapie (56' pen.) Amine Adli (72') Sardar Azmoun (80')