Berlin, Dec. 14 -- Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-0 victory over Cologne in the Bundesliga, with a moment of brilliance from substitute Martin Terrier and a late set-piece goal sealing their authority in the Rhine derby.
Leverkusen controlled the contest from the opening stages, enjoying clear territorial and possession advantages, but initially struggled to translate superiority into goals on Saturday.
The hosts pressed high, recycled the ball efficiently and repeatedly pinned Cologne back in their own half, while the visitors focused on defensive organization and quick transitions.
The home side created the better chances before the break. Christian Kofane was denied from a tight angle, Arthur and Malik Tillman both fired narrowly wide, ...