Nathan Tella scores as Leverkusen earn a hard fought win over Leipzig
Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Nathan Tella was on the score sheet to help Bayern Leverkusen maintain their fine stats in the German Bundesliga after their win over RB Leipzig on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Tella scored the first equaliser as the league leaders came from behind twice to beat league rivals 3-2 at the Red Bull Arena in the match day 18 fixture.
Xavi Simons put the hosts ahead in the 7 minutes as the first half ended 1-0 in favour of Leipzig.
Tella who replaced Jeremie Frimpong in the 31st minute equalised for the visitors 2 minutes into the second half to make it 1-1.
Lois Openda restored Leipzig's lead in the 56th minute, but Jonathan Hah equalled score once again for Leverkusen in the 63rd minutes.
Piero Hincapie completed the comeback for Leverkusen with a goal 2 minutes into additional time to give the league leaders the maximum points.
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