Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface, scored a game-winning penalty in the last minute of a match against Qarabag, helping his team, Bayer Leverkusen, get a tough 1-0 win.
The game was held at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, and it was a continental game for Bayer Leverkusen.
The German team had been on a winning streak, having won all of their last ten games across all competitions. Despite being favourites to win, the game didn’t go according to plan.
Boniface led the attack for Bayer Leverkusen, but the Azerbaijani team put up a strong defence, ensuring that the first half ended goalless. The second half saw Boniface miss an opportunity to score in the seventh minute. Later, in the 82nd minute, he had another chance, but the goalkeeper saved his header. The game was heading towards a draw, but Bayer Leverkusen won a penalty just before the final whistle.
Boniface stepped up to take the penalty and scored with ease, securing a spot for Bayer Leverkusen in the next round of the Europa League. This was Boniface’s third goal in the competition, and it was a hard-fought victory for the German team against Qarabag.
