Bayer Leverkusen secured their place in the German Cup semi-finals after defeating Borussia Dortmund at home on Wednesday night.

The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Volkswagen Arena, and it was clear from the start that both teams were eager to get off to a good start.

However, it was Leverkusen who took the lead through Erlin Wirtz's header in the 12th minute. The 17-year-old midfielder made no mistake from close range, and the goal sent the Leverkusen fans into raptures.

Dortmund responded well to the early setback, but they couldn't find a way back into the game until late in the second half when they were awarded a penalty following a handball by Leverkusen goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

The spot-kick was converted by BVB's Jadon Sancho, but Leverkusen held firm and eventually went on to win the match thanks to a brilliant strike from Wirtz in added time.

It was a remarkable achievement for Leverkusen, who have now reached the semi-finals of the German Cup for the first time since 2014. It also marked a significant moment for Wirtz, who has been tipped as one of the brightest young talents in world football.

Overall, it was another impressive display from Bayer Leverkusen, who showed their resilience and determination throughout the match. They will be hoping to continue this form in the coming weeks and months, as they aim to build on their impressive start to the season.