Magic sparked at the DFB Cup when RB Leipzig edged out Rot‑Weiss Essen.
Christoph Baumgartner, back to full fitness, struck twice after the break, rescuing the Bundesliga side at Stadion an der Hafenstraße.
The Norwegian winger, who entered in the second half, was spotted passing the ball with a young ball boy during warm‑ups, then high‑fiving him before kickoff.
As a thank‑you, Nusa handed his shirt to the delighted ball boy, who raced to his friends shouting with pride.
The 21‑year‑old helped Leipzig recover, delivering the cross that led to Baumgartner’s equaliser. For my money, Nusa’s impact was decisive.
He is set to start when Die Roten Bullen face Schalke in the Bundesliga on Sunday afternoon.