Bayer Leverkusen secured a 1‑0 win over Hamburger SV in the second half of the 17th Bundesliga fixture. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when Ibrahim Maza delivered a precise pass that set Christian Kofane up for a powerful left‑footed shot. The ball sailed beneath the crossbar, and although the Hamburg goalkeeper Heuer Fernandes was still close to the strike, he could not get a save in.
Leverkusen had dominated the match from the first half, creating numerous chances to take the lead. Terrier’s shot struck the post, and a potential penalty was overturned by VAR after it was determined the foul occurred just outside the penalty area. HSV struggled to escape the pressure and managed only sparse offensive opportunities.
In the second half, Leverkusen maintained their intensity and controlled the flow of the game. HSV attempted to inject fresh energy through substitutions, but those efforts fell short. The German side held onto their slim advantage until the final whistle, earning valuable points in the race for European qualifications.