Victor Boniface delivered an outstanding performance for Bayer Leverkusen, orchestrating a hard-fought 3-2 victory against TSG Hoffenheim to maintain their leadership in the Bundesliga.
Facing the crucial match, Bayer Leverkusen understood the importance of a win to stay at the top, especially with Bayern Munich squaring off against Borussia Dortmund in the highly anticipated Der Klassiker.
The league leaders wasted no time, opening the scoring in just nine minutes, with Victor Boniface’s brilliant playmaking. The 22-year-old skillfully received the ball on the edge of the box, eluding his markers with a swift turn, and then driving to the byline to deliver a precise pass into the six-yard box, setting up Florian Wirtz to slot home the opener.
As the first half neared its end, Xabi Alonso’s squad secured a second goal, this time courtesy of Alejandro Grimaldo in added time.
Hoffenheim launched a spirited comeback in the second half, reducing the deficit in the 56th minute through Anton Stach.
Just two minutes later, they completed a remarkable comeback as former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst found the net, leveling the scoreline from a two-goal deficit.
Bayer Leverkusen, determined not to drop points, witnessed Boniface’s pivotal role in setting up the winning goal. The striker displayed exceptional ball control, delivering a sublime pass to Grimaldo, who unleashed a rocket into the top corner from the edge of the box in the 70th minute.
Victor Boniface has now emerged as the top goalscorer and provider for his team in the Bundesliga this season. Under Xabi Alonso’s leadership, the team has won nine of their first ten matches this season, with their only slip coming in a draw against Bayern Munich.
