Jonas Hofmann’s second-half goal was enough for Bayer Leverkusen to start its German Cup title defense with a meager 1-0 win at Carl Zeiss Jena. The fourth-tier side largely nullified Leverkusen’s attacking threat. Leverkusen started with the influential Granit Xhaka, Álex Grimaldo, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong all on the subs’ bench.
Leverkusen’s Jonas Hofmann celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the German Cup 1st round soccer match between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Leverkusen’s Jeanuel Belocian, left, and Jena’s Nils Butzen challenge for the ball during the German Cup 1st round soccer match between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
Amine Adli went closest when he struck the post but it was a rare chance for the visitors, much to Xabi Alonso’s frustration on the sideline. Leverkusen still struggled for openings. Alonso sent Wirtz and Frimpong on in the 68th. Xhaka entered five minutes later.
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