Leverkusen held at Pauli to put Bayern on cusp of title

Leverkusen held at Pauli to put Bayern on cusp of title

HAMBURG: Bayer Leverkusen were held 1-1 at St Pauli on Sunday, leaving Bayern Munich needing just five points from their remaining four games to win the Bundesliga title. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

For a long time it looks like Bayer Leverkusen is still on the heels of FC Bayern, but then St. Pauli strikes: Ten minutes before the end the Kellerkind balances out against the German champion. The factory self already writes off the new title: "The chance is way!"

Against St. Pauli, Bayer Leverkusen looked like the winner for a long time, despite great effort. However, the Hamburgers beat up and tasted important points for the "Werkself".

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