Tenghager Pharmaceutical Factory s first debut started well! German Cup - Leverkusen advanced 4-0

In the early morning of August 16, in the first round of the 2025-26 German Cup, Leverkusen played against Grosaspach in the esports arena. In the first half, the game was suspended due to the weather for a period of time, and after the game resumed, Hick broke the stagnation. In the second half, Volcan and Met dyed red, Grosaspach could only fight with nine people, Artur and Cofanet scored, and Grimal scored multiple shots. At the end of the game, Leverkusen defeated nine men Grosaspach 4-0 and successfully advanced to the second round. Dutch coach Tenhager made a good start in the main competition debut at the coach of the pharmaceutical factory. In the 18th minute, hail fell on the scene and the game was forced to be suspended. After 40 minutes, the game resumed. In the 32nd minute, Adley made a cross from the left, and Hick made a pass and headed the ball. After halftime, Leverkusen led 1-0.

In the 66th minute, Captain Grosaspach Volcan received the second yellow card, and two yellows turned red and one red were sent off. In the 74th minute, Leverkusen made a wonderful cooperation on the edge of the penalty area. Grimaldo passed the ball in the inverted triangle, Poku made a selfless cross in the penalty area, and Artur pushed the ball and scored. In the 81st minute, Met was sent off for a flying tackle from behind and only nine people were left to fight. In the 84th minute, Alex Garcia sent a straight pass, Cofane inserted at high speed, successfully counterattacked and scored a single goal. In the 86th minute, Kofane was kicked from behind by his opponent while shooting in the penalty area. The referee decisively awarded a penalty kick, and Grimaldo took the penalty kick in one go.

The whole game ended, and Leverkusen advanced to the second round of the German Cup 4-0.