Kasper Hjulmand cited Bayer Leverkusen’s “great team spirit” as key to their victory over St. Pauli, a result that sent them to fourth in the Bundesliga. Hjulmand watched on as Ernest Poku netted the winner just before the hour, having seen Edmond Tapsoba’s opener cancelled out by Hauke Wahl’s strike in the first half. St. Pauli started brightly, hitting the post and forcing a Mark Flekken error from a corner, but Alexander Blessin’s side could not convert their chances. pic.twitter.com/Uw2JJgrq4j — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 28, 2025It was Leverkusen’s fewest shots in the Bundesliga all season, and Hjulmand acknowledged the difficulties his side faced during their encounter. “We want to build a playing philosophy with the team and we still need time for that.