Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen: Late Amiri Winner Seals Victory for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Werder Bremen on Saturday, courtesy of a late winner from Nadiem Amiri.

Die Werkself dominated the opening stages and deservedly took the lead through Sardar Azmoun in the 31st minute. However, Bremen fought back and leveled the scores just before half-time through Anthony Jung.

The second half saw both teams create chances, but it was Leverkusen who eventually regained the lead through Moussa Diaby in the 62nd minute. Bremen again showed resilience to equalize once more through Oliver Burke in the 70th minute.

With the match seemingly destined to end in a draw, Leverkusen pushed for a winner and were rewarded in the 90th minute when Amiri coolly slotted home to secure all three points.

The result moves Leverkusen up to eighth in the Bundesliga standings, while Bremen remains rooted to the foot of the table.

Key Moments

31' - GOAL! Azmoun gives Leverkusen the lead
43' - GOAL! Jung levels for Bremen
62' - GOAL! Diaby restores Leverkusen's advantage
70' - GOAL! Burke equalizes for Bremen
90' - GOAL! Amiri wins it for Leverkusen

Player Ratings

**Bayer Leverkusen** * **Sardar Azmoun:** 8/10 - Scored the opening goal and was a constant threat * **Moussa Diaby:** 7.5/10 - Scored the second goal and was a lively presence down the left flank * **Nadiem Amiri:** 8/10 - Scored the winning goal and was impressive throughout **Werder Bremen** * **Anthony Jung:** 7/10 - Scored one goal and defended resolutely * **Oliver Burke:** 7.5/10 - Scored one goal and caused problems for the Leverkusen defense * **Mitchell Weiser:** 6/10 - Solid defensively but offered little going forward

Conclusion

Bayer Leverkusen ultimately deserved the victory based on their overall performance. They showed resilience to come back from behind twice and were rewarded for their persistence.

Werder Bremen can take heart from their performance, but they will need to start converting their chances if they want to avoid relegation.

The win will be a major boost for Leverkusen's confidence as they prepare for their upcoming Champions League clash with Porto. Werder Bremen, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back when they face Schalke next weekend.