Hoffenheim heartache after Schick hat-trick lifts Leverkusen to fourth | Andy Brassell
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Hoffenheim heartache after Schick hat-trick lifts Leverkusen to fourth | Andy Brassell
"Andrei Kramaric had dragged Hoffenheim closer to a surprise return to the Champions League, scoring goals 157 and 158 for the club on a sunny afternoon."
"In the race for the top four in the Bundesliga, life comes at you fast. Hoffenheim were in fourth position, but by the time Kramaric sat down for dinner, they were in sixth."
"Hoffenheim missed a golden opportunity here, 3-1 up and then later, at 3-2, a man up after visiting skipper Atakan Karazor was sent off."
Andrei Kramaric's day started positively with a contract extension and two goals, putting Hoffenheim in a strong position for a Champions League spot. However, a last-minute equalizer from Stuttgart's Tiago Tomas turned the tide, leaving Hoffenheim in sixth place after a missed opportunity to secure fourth. The team had a chance to capitalize on their lead and a numerical advantage after a red card for Stuttgart, but ultimately failed to maintain their position in the Bundesliga standings.
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