Victor Boniface’s Late Heroics Secure Dramatic Win For Bayer Leverkusen.
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface scored a stoppage-time winner to give Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen a thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolfsburg on Sunday. The match, packed with drama and late goals, saw Leverkusen come from behind to claim all three points.
Boniface, who entered the game with just 22 minutes remaining, scored the decisive goal in the 93rd minute, securing an incredible comeback for Leverkusen. Wolfsburg had earlier taken a 3-2 lead after scoring twice in quick succession just before the end of the first half.
As tensions rose, Wolfsburg were reduced to 10 men in the dying stages when Yannick Gerhardt was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Jeremie Frimpong. Leverkusen seized the opportunity, and Boniface collected a pass, turned sharply, and fired the ball home to complete the comeback.
Speaking after the match, Boniface expressed his delight at the win. “We knew how Wolfsburg would play and what we were up against,” said the Super Eagles striker. “We really wanted to turn the game around for our fans. We managed to do that. Now, of course, we’re very happy.”
The victory provides a crucial confidence boost for Leverkusen ahead of their trip to Bayern Munich next week. Boniface, 23, has been in fine form this season, with three goals and one assist in his four league appearances.
Leverkusen’s latest triumph continues their strong start to the season as they aim to defend their Bundesliga title.