German Cup: Edmond Tapsoba sparks the comeback and scores twice against Nürnberg

28.10.26 FT DFB-Pokal Germany

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Two goals down against FC Nürnberg, Bayer Leverkusen turned the game around to win 5-2 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the second round of the German Cup. Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba sparked the comeback with two decisive goals.

Edmond Tapsoba played a decisive role in Bayer Leverkusen's qualification. The Burkina Faso international defender scored twice in his team's 5-2 victory over FC Nürnberg in the German Cup. The performance also saw him open his goalscoring account for the season.

The evening had nevertheless begun badly for Carles Martínez's men. At the BayArena, Nürnberg stunned the hosts by taking a two-goal lead. Rafael Lubach opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Sigurd Haugen doubled the advantage in the 30th minute. Leverkusen were then under pressure.

Tapsoba gets Leverkusen back in the game

As his team searched for a solution, Edmond Tapsoba showed the way. The Burkina Faso defender reduced the deficit in the 41st minute, guiding an Aleix García corner in with his shoulder. The goal gave Bayer hope before the break.

After the restart, Tapsoba struck again. In the 49th minute, he scored his second goal of the match to bring the two teams level at 2-2. Leverkusen's captain had erased a two-goal deficit and completely revived his team in this knockout tie.

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Bayer complete the comeback

Buoyed by the equaliser, Leverkusen continued their efforts to take the lead before extending their advantage. The German club ultimately won the match 5-2 and secured their qualification for the next round of the competition.

For Edmond Tapsoba, this brace represents a notable start to the season in attacking terms. The Burkina Faso defender scored his first two goals of the campaign in this German Cup fixture.

By helping Bayer Leverkusen come back into the match after falling 2-0 behind, Tapsoba established himself as one of the main architects of this victory.

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