IrelandIn a surprising Bundesliga match, SV Elversberg, a team representing the small town of Spiesen-Elversberg with a population of just over 13,000, defeated reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen in their first-ever top-flight game. The victory occurred at the Ursapharm Arena, which is undergoing renovations to increase its capacity to 15,000. Elversberg took an early lead with three goals within the first 60 minutes, including two in quick succession during the opening 10 minutes. Despite efforts by Leverkusen's new coach, Carles Martínez, to turn the tide with additional forwards, the team could not recover, ultimately losing 3-2. This marked the first time a Saarland team had won a top-flight match since 1993.
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