Schick scored a brace in stoppage time.
Bayer achieved a strong-willed victory at home over Karabakh in the second leg of the 1/8 finals Europa League – 3:2. The first match ended in a draw – 2:2. Based on the sum of two meetings, the German club advanced to the 1/4 finals
In the first half of the meeting, Pharmacists made 11 shots on goal (2 on target), but Xabi Alonso’s team failed to score a goal.
At the beginning of the second half, Karabakh shocked the opponent and took the lead through the efforts of Abdel Zubir. Five minutes later, the guests were left in the minority after Alvin Jafarguliev was sent off. Even playing with ten men, Karabakh scored again thanks to Juninho’s accurate strike.
Jeremie Frimpong reduced the gap in the score, and in stoppage time Bayer won the game. Patrik Schick scored a double and took the team to the next round of the European Cup.
Xabi Alonso’s side extended their incredible run of 37 matches (32 wins, 5 draws) without defeat in all competitions.
Interestingly, Bayer and Karabakh have played four matches against each other this season. In addition to the two meetings in the round of 16, the teams also met twice in the Europa League group stage. Within Quartet H, Pharmacists achieved two victories – 5:1 and 1:0.
- Europa League. 1/8 finals. Return match
Bayer — Karabakh — 3:2 (0:0)
Goals: Frimpong, 72, Chic, 90+3, 90+7 – Zubir, 58, Juninho, 67
Removal: Jafarkuliyev (K), 62
Source: Sportarena
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