38th minute of the second half, Leverkusen Jonas Hoffman scores first goal
Extra time in the second half, Leverkusen Boniface scores a goal
Adding one game to the ‘undefeated record’ will tie the record for the most.
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Leverkusen defeated West Ham in the first match of the Europa League quarterfinals, increasing their chances of advancing to the semifinals.
Leverkusen, who lead the German Bundesliga unbeaten, extended their official unbeaten record to 42 games.
Overseas soccer news, reporter Kim Jae-hyung.
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Leverkusen, who launched a one-sided offensive against West Ham, scored the first goal in the 38th minute of the second half.
In a mixed situation after a corner kick, Jonas Hoffman hit with his left foot and hit the net.
The defenses piled up in the penalty box actually obstructed the goalkeeper’s view.
The key goal came in extra time.
Victor Boniface headed the cross from the left.
Leverkusen, who beat West Ham 2-0 in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals, continued their 42-game undefeated streak.
This is an incredible upward trend of 37 wins and 5 draws, including 24 wins and 4 draws in the Bundesliga, 5 wins in the Pokal Cup, and 8 wins and 1 draw in the Europa League.
If they don’t lose just one more game, they will tie the all-time record of 43 games undefeated by Coach Conte’s Juventus.
The next game is the Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen on the 15th, and if they win, they will also secure their first ever league title.
In addition, Leverkusen is also in the final of the Pokal Cup, so depending on the results of the Europa League, it is possible to achieve the triple crown.
In the other quarterfinal match, Liverpool suffered a 0-3 defeat to Atalanta at home and was on the verge of elimination.
This is Liverpool’s first loss at home in 34 games since February of last year.
AS Roma won away to AC Milan, while Benfica defeated Marseille at home.
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