Bayer Leverkusen Fails to Break Through Against VfB Stuttgart - Another Draw for Die Werkself
Bayer Leverkusen Failed to Find a Way Past VfB Stuttgart's Defense
Bayer Leverkusen's winless run extended to four games after a frustrating 0-0 draw against VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena on Sunday. Both teams had chances to win the match, but neither could find a breakthrough. Leverkusen had the better of the first half, but Stuttgart came out strongly in the second, and they could have snatched all three points in the dying minutes.Bayer Leverkusen Dominated Possession But Lacked Penetration
Leverkusen controlled the majority of possession in the first half, but they struggled to create clear-cut chances. They had a few half-chances, but Stuttgart's defense was well-organized and resolute. Stuttgart was happy to sit back and defend, and they made it difficult for Leverkusen to find any space in behind their backline.
Stuttgart Grew Into the Game and Had the Better Chances in the Second Half
Stuttgart started to grow into the game in the second half, and they started to create more chances of their own. They had a great chance to take the lead when Sasa Kalajdzic found himself one-on-one with Lukas Hradecky, but the Stuttgart striker fired his shot wide. Leverkusen rode their luck at times, but they also had their chances. Patrik Schick had a great chance to win the game in the dying minutes, but he couldn't direct his header on target. Stuttgart also had a late chance to win it when Konstantinos Mavropanos headed over from close range.
Both Teams Disappointed with the Result
Both teams were disappointed with the result, but Leverkusen will be the more disappointed of the two. They remain in fourth place, but they are now seven points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. Stuttgart moved up to 11th place with the draw, and they are now four points clear of the relegation zone.
