Bayer Leverkusen vs AS Roma: 1-0 Extended Highlights

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Florian Wirtz Goal

Bayer Leverkusen vs AS Roma

Bayer Leverkusen defeated AS Roma 1-0 in a closely contested match on Tuesday night. Florian Wirtz scored the only goal of the game in the 68th minute, securing all three points for the German side.

Both teams had chances to score in the first half, but neither side could find the back of the net. Bayer Leverkusen came closest when Patrik Schick hit the crossbar in the 35th minute.

Roma had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 55th minute when Lorenzo Pellegrini was awarded a penalty. However, the Italian midfielder saw his spot-kick saved by Lukas Hradecky.

Bayer Leverkusen finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute. Wirtz received a pass from Schick and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net.

Roma pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but they were unable to find a way past Hradecky. The German goalkeeper made a number of impressive saves to preserve Bayer Leverkusen's lead.

The win moved Bayer Leverkusen up to second place in the Bundesliga standings. Roma, meanwhile, dropped to third place.