Nathan Tella Opens Season with Goal
Nathan Tella, the Super Eagles winger, scored his first goal of the new season as Bayer Leverkusen won 4-0 against Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal on August 22. The former Southampton winger entered in the 65th minute, replacing Fernandez, and scored four minutes later to give Leverkusen their third goal. Tella’s goal could provide a timely boost as he seeks a regular place in the squad.
Match Flow
Patrik Schick gave the visitors the lead in the 43rd minute, while Lucas Vázquez doubled the advantage shortly after the restart. Tella continued the pressure before Christian Kofane sealed the emphatic win with a simple tap-in in the 79th minute, securing Leverkusen’s passage to the next round of the DFB-Pokal.
Wehen Wiesbaden struggled to threaten Leverkusen despite playing at home. Leverkusen dominated possession with 71 % while the hosts managed only 29 %.
Statistics and Outlook
Tella, who has been with Leverkusen since the summer, had not scored yet. His goal in the 69th minute marks an important milestone for him. Victor Boniface, a Nigerian striker, remained on the bench throughout the match, although he recently returned after a season-long loan at Werder Bremen. Boniface has just returned.
The win secures Leverkusen a place in the next round of the DFB-Pokal. With a strong start to the season and Tella now having a goal to his name, the team could continue to build momentum.
Conclusion
The 4-0 victory over Wiesbaden, shaped by Schick, Vázquez, Tella, and Kofane, demonstrates Leverkusen’s dominance in the DFB-Pokal. Tella’s goal in the 69th minute is a key step for him, while Boniface remains on the sidelines.
Further Details
The 4-0 win was held at the BRITA-Arena. Tella entered in the 65th minute and scored in the 69th minute. Kofane finished the game with a tap-in in the 79th minute.
