Bayer Leverkusen defeated VfL Bochum in the second round of the Bundesliga on Sunday, securing their place in the top four and advancing to the quarter-finals. The match was a nail-biting affair with both teams having chances to win but failed to do so.
The game started off brightly as VfL Bochum were quick to get into the scoring action with goals from Thiago Alcântara and Christian Pogba. However, Bayer Leverkusen had the chance to equalize when they scored through Lucas Digne's header, but the ball went just wide of the post.
Despite the setback, the hosts were not deterred by this and continued to press forward. With just over half-time, Jordan Neill headed home a corner kick from the left side to level the score at one goal apiece. This was enough to secure victory for the visitors and set up a clash with Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.
In the other match, Wolfsburg defeated Hertha Berlin, who had already qualified for the quarter-finals. The match was also a high-scoring affair with both teams having chances to score. Wolfsburg's goalkeeper, Marco Reus, made several great saves to keep his team in the match, while Hertha Berlin had a few chances to take the lead but missed them all.
Wolfsburg's goal came with just under ten minutes remaining in the match, when Alexander Lindner headed in from close range after a long-range shot from the right side. It was a well-taken goal that secured Wolfsburg's place in the quarter-finals and ensured their promotion to the Bundesliga next season.
Overall, the Bundesliga Round 22 matches were full of excitement and drama, with both sides showcasing their best performances. It was a thrilling and entertaining match that saw both teams compete hard throughout.