RB Leipzig recorded a comfortable victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday evening. Coach Marco Rose's team was too strong at home, 2-0 that Fohlen. Former Eredivisie players Xavi Simons and Loïs Openda scored the goals for Leipzig. Simons' goal in particular was one worth mentioning.
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After only fourteen minutes, the Dutch talent opened the score in the Red Bull Arena. Yussuf Poulsen gave him a half-high ball outside the box, which he took on his thigh and then volleyed into the left corner in one go from the air. The former PSV player then had a chance to make it 2-0, but his attempt from close range was cleverly saved by Gladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas.
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In the second act, former Vitesse striker Openda expanded the score. Xaver Schlager delivered a deep ball behind the defense, after which Openda was able to approach the goalkeeper unhindered. The Belgian crossed the ball over Moritz, but the flag was raised for offside. After VAR intervention, the goal turned out to be valid: 2-0.
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