Jonas Hofmann’s two goals send Bayer Leverkusen past OFI

OFI 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen: Jonas Hofmann decides Europa League tie

Hofmann strikes twice before the interval

Bayer Leverkusen beat OFI 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 3, with Jonas Hofmann scoring both goals before half-time. The result made Bayer Leverkusen the winner at Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion.

Hofmann opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a normal goal, making it OFI 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen. Three minutes later, in the 38th minute, he scored again for 0-2, with Malik Tillman providing the assist. Those goals were the decisive moments of the match, and the score did not change after the interval.

Hofmann was Bayer Leverkusen’s standout performer, earning a 9.6 rating in 64 minutes. His match return also included five shots on target and four key passes. Tillman, who supplied the second goal, recorded five key passes and received an 8.1 rating.

Leverkusen controlled the match

The statistics described a strong Bayer Leverkusen performance. They had 63% possession, completed 626 accurate passes and attempted 33 shots, including 23 from inside the box. OFI managed six shots and two shots on goal. K. Lilo made 12 saves for OFI, while Bayer Leverkusen’s goalkeeper made two.

The disciplinary incidents included yellow cards for Bayer Leverkusen’s Carles Martínez Novell in the 15th minute, Aleix García in the 25th, Jarell Quansah in the 79th and Equi Fernández in the 86th. OFI’s Borja González was booked in the 87th minute.

Bayer move top of the listed standings

The post-match standings list Bayer Leverkusen at #1 with nine points from three games and a goal difference of eight. OFI are listed at #21 with three points from three games and a goal difference of -1, leaving Bayer six points ahead of OFI. Before the match, OFI’s listed form was three wins followed by a loss, while Bayer Leverkusen had two wins.