viagramof – Bayer Leverkusen won the German Super Cup after defeating Stuttgart on penalties in a crazy scenario on Saturday evening, in the match that brought the two teams together at the Bay Arena.
Spanish coach Xabi Alonso’s team opened the scoring with a goal in the 11th minute through Victor Boniface, but Stuttgart came back in the score with a quick goal, just 4 minutes later, through Enzo Milot.
And the hero was exposed German League A strong blow after Martin Terrier was sent off with a direct red card in the 37th minute, and the first half ended with a 1-1 draw between the two teams.
After the break, Stuttgart took advantage of the numerical deficit in their opponents’ ranks, scoring the second goal in the 63rd minute, through Deniz Undav.
As Stuttgart prepared to celebrate winning the title, Patrik Schick scored the equaliser for Leverkusen, just two minutes before the end of regular time.
The two teams then went to penalty kicks, which Leverkusen won 4-3, winning the German Super Cup for the first time in its history.