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Andrich Fires Bayer Leverkusen to Victory Over VfB Stuttgart
Bayer Leverkusen Prevail in Exciting Bundesliga Clash
Palacios Wins Crucial Free Kick, Andrich Nets Decisive Goal
Bayer 04 Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in a pulsating Bundesliga encounter. The hosts took the lead in the first half through a stunning strike from Exequiel Palacios, but Stuttgart equalized just before halftime with a goal from Robert Andrich. However, Andrich's second goal of the match in the second half proved to be the winning goal, giving Leverkusen all three points.
The match started at a frenetic pace, with Leverkusen dominating possession. The hosts had the first chance of the match when Palacios fired a shot from just outside the penalty area, but it was well saved by the Stuttgart goalkeeper. Leverkusen continued to press, and they were rewarded in the 15th minute when Palacios was fouled on the edge of the area, winning a free kick for his team. The Argentine midfielder stepped up to take the set piece himself, and he curled a sumptuous shot into the top corner of the net, giving the hosts the lead.
Stuttgart responded well to going behind, and they started to create chances of their own. Serhou Guirassy had a great chance to level the score in the 25th minute when he found himself one-on-one with the Leverkusen goalkeeper, but his shot was saved. Stuttgart continued to push forward, and they were rewarded just before halftime when Andrich headed home a corner kick to make it 1-1.
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