Bayer Leverkusen beat Stuttgart on penalties to win maiden German Supercup
Bayer Leverkusen is taking its knack for late goals into the new season.
Patrik Schick equalized in the 88th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and Leverkusen went on to defeat Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the German Supercup on Saturday.
Though it's considered the least important title of the season, both teams played as if it were the last.
Referee Tobias Stieler issued a host of yellow cards and sent off Leverkusen debutant Martin Terrier in the first half for an ankle-threatening tackle on Stuttgart's Ermedin Demirovic.
Victor Boniface gave Leverkusen an early lead but Enzo Millot replied almost straight away and Stuttgart went on to hit the crossbar and the post.
Germany forward Deniz Undav put Stuttgart ahead 2-1 in the 63rd, a minute after coming on.
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso sent on Schick, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong to boost his team's attacking threat for the final 15 minutes. As so often last season, his move paid off when Schick leveled the score in the 88th.
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