Leverkusen survive Pokal scare as late strikes undo spirited 10-man Paderborn

Leverkusen were dragged into a battle against Paderborn, requiring extra time to win 4-2 and book their last-16 berth

In what was almost the shock of the night, Bayer Leverkusen survived an almighty upset as the 10-men of SC Paderborn took them to extra time. In the end, crucial late strikes from Ibrahim Maza and Aleix Garcia swung victory in their favour on a 4-2 scoreline. 

Mark Flekken’s goal came under a barrage of fire in the opening 15 minutes as Paderborn sought the opening goal. Lucas Copado stung the Dutch shot-stopper’s palms with a header, while Götze flicked wide from a cross. 

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