Bayer Leverkusen bounce back with a win
Manuel Friedrich scored at both ends in the first half as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to secure all three points against Bochum and move to the top of the Bundesliga.
Friedrich scored an own goal after 32 minutes before netting the equaliser four minutes before half-time.
Stefan Kiessling completed the recovery with the winner just over 20 minutes before the end as Leverkusen finally made their domination count.
Bochum opened the scoring when Joel Epalle saw his shot deflected by Friedrich past home goalkeeper Rene Adler.
But it did not take long for the equaliser to come. Bochum conceded a free-kick, for which Diego Klimowiz was booked, and Michael Kadlec sent a long ball forward.
Friedrich was in the right place this time as his header went just under the bar to draw the sides level.
The home side enjoyed the majority of the pressure in the first half but were only able to score once as they either shot wide or found Bochum goalkeeper Philipp Heerwagen on fine form.
Kiessling made Leverkusen's second-half domination count when he netted what turned out to be the winner after 68 minutes.
Leverkusen's Toni Kross made space down the right and surged into the Bochum area before crossing for Kiessling.
A right foot shot found the goal for Kiessling's fourth of the season.
The home side continued to press for a third goal to make the points safe but were denied by some determined defending by Bochum.
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