Jamie Leweling scores as Stuttgart holds Kiel in thrilling Bundesliga draw

[caption id=attachment_1228143 align=alignnone width=2048] 08 March 2025, Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel: Soccer: Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel - VfB Stuttgart, Matchday 25, Holstein-Stadion, Kiel's Marko Ivezic (center l) and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling (M) fighting for the ball. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL German Football League and the DFB German Football Association, it is prohibited to utilize or have utilized photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series. (Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images)[/caption]Jamie Leweling found the net early, but VfB Stuttgart had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel in an intense Bundesliga encounter at the Holstein-Stadion.Leweling opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing clinically into the bottom left corner after a well-timed pass from Enzo Millot. However, Stuttgart's lead lasted just 15 minutes, as Steven Skrzybski equalized with a precise finish from the center of the box.Skrzybski struck again seconds into the second half with a stunning long-range effort, putting Kiel ahead for the first time. The visitors' problems worsened when Leonidas Stergiou received a red card in the 52nd minute, leaving Stuttgart with ten men.Despite the numerical disadvantage, Stuttgart showed resilience, and Ermedin Demirovic leveled the game in the 55th minute with a composed finish inside the box, assisted by Nick Woltemade.Leweling, who lasted the full 90 minutes, was a constant threat, but neither side could find a winner. Stuttgart will now shift focus to their upcoming clash against Leverkusen on March 16. Read Full Story