Mazaa Contributes to Bayer Leverkusen's Comeback Against Nuremberg in the DFB-Pokal
Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the Round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal after defeating Nuremberg 5-2. In a second-round match that saw an exciting comeback from the team featuring Algerian international Ibrahim Mazaa, they rallied after being two goals down.
Nuremberg shocked their hosts by scoring two quick goals, with Loubach finding the net in the 13th minute and Hogen adding another in the 30th minute. Edmond Tapsoba pulled one back for Leverkusen in the 41st minute, and the same player equalized in the 49th minute.
The home side continued to apply pressure in the second half, with Patrik Schick putting them ahead for the first time in the 70th minute. Jonas Hofmann added the fourth goal in the 78th minute, and Vazquez capped off the scoring in the 89th minute, confirming Leverkusen's progression to the next round.
Ibrahim Mazaa came on as a substitute at the start of the second half, specifically in the 46th minute, marking his presence in a match where his team turned a two-goal deficit into a resounding 5-2 victory.
The national team midfielder received a rating of 6.6/10, having touched the ball 33 times and completed 19 passes out of 23 for an accuracy rate of 83%. He also provided one key pass but did not register an assist in the match.
So far this season, Mazaa has played 11 matches with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Europa League. Over a total of 842 minutes, he has scored three goals and provided three assists.
With this qualification, Leverkusen continues its journey in the DFB-Pokal, while Mazaa, who is considered the ninth-best young player in the world, aims to enhance his presence with the German team in upcoming competitions.
