Bayer Leverkusen scored their first goal in the Bundesliga match against 1. FC Köln with a penalty kick from Mario Gomez. The match was played at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne and was broadcast live on Sky Sport.
The match started off well for Bayer Leverkusen as they took the lead in the 26th minute through a header from Julian Weigl. However, the lead didn't last long as 1. FC Köln equalized in the 54th minute through a header from Timo Werner. The game remained level until the end of the second half when Mario Gomez converted a penalty kick to give Bayer Leverkusen the lead once again.
Mario Gomez's goal was his third of the season and it came after he had missed two earlier penalties. He later said that he felt "uncomfortable" taking the spot-kick but ultimately made the right decision to take it.
The victory for Bayer Leverkusen was their fifth win in their last six games and they moved up to sixth place in the table. They now have a chance to climb even higher in the league standings if they can continue to perform well.
Overall, it was a good day for Bayer Leverkusen as they secured all three points against 1. FC Köln. Their performance will be a confidence boost for them going forward and they will look to build on this result in the coming weeks.