Toni Kroos was also excellent in his role as a deep-lying offensive player.

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Tony Kroos' free-kick found Sami Hyypia, who headed into the path of Kiessling and he volleyed home from close range.

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Toni Kroos went close with a free-kick before the talented midfielder equalized for Leverkusen with a superb striker in the 75th minute.

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Kroos hit the post in the 32nd minute then made the second goal seven minutes later with a diagonal pass to Eren Derdiyok, who headed past Jens Lehmann from eight meters.

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Roberto Hilbert shot into the side-netting for the visitors, but Kiessling put the game out of reach on the hour mark, fastening onto another assist from the excellent Kroos to score the third.

CNN: Kiessling hat-trick lifts Leverkusen