Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella grabbed an assist as Bayer Leverkusen settled for a 3-3 draw against ten-man Werder Bremen at Weserstadion, Soccernet.ng reports.
Tella started in Die Werkself’s loss to Hoffenheim last week, and he retained his place in the starting eleven when they traveled to Werder Bremen.
Compatriot Victor Boniface, on the other hand did not even make the matchday squad.
Bayer Leverkusen needed a victory to get their Bundesliga campaign on track under new coach Erik Ten Hag, and they wasted little time in getting the business done.
Bayer Leverkusen got the lead just three minutes into the tie, courtesy of Patrik Schick. He received a great pass from Super Eagles star Tella in the box and showed great composure to finish calmly and make it 1-0.
Then, half an hour later, Die Werkself doubled their lead through Max Tillman.
However, Romano Schmid pulled one back for Werder Bremen just before the break to make it 2-1.
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