English:
Wolfsburg Secures Narrow Home Victory Against Mainz
VfL Wolfsburg secured a hard-fought victory at home against FSV Mainz 05 in a tense Bundesliga match held at the Volkswagen Arena. The game, officiated by Sören Storks, was characterized by tension and a high number of cards, particularly in the final minutes.
Wolfsburg took an early lead in the 9th minute with a goal by A. Zehnter, assisted by L. Majer. Despite having less possession (40% compared to Mainz’s 60%), the home team capitalized on their opportunity. Mainz, on the other hand, persistently sought an equalizer, generating more shots (17 against Wolfsburg’s 11) and corners (10 against 3), but with limited accuracy, since both only had 3 shots on target.
Mainz accumulated several yellow cards throughout the match, reflecting their frustration at failing to convert their chances. In the 89th minute, N. Amiri scored from a penalty, giving the away team hope, but it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat. The final minutes were chaotic, with numerous yellow cards and the expulsion of M. Svanberg for a second bookable offense, highlighting the intensity of the game. Finally the match ended with a score of Wolfsburg 1 Mainz 1.
Substitutions fsv mainz 05: at minute 46 S. Bell came in and A. Hanche-Olsen went out., at minute 69 N. Weiper came in and A. Sieb went out., at minute 69 P. Mwene came in and N. Veratschnig went out., at minute 82 A. Nordin came in and B. Bobzien went out.
Substitutions vfl wolfsburg: at minute 46 A. Skov Olsen came in and V. Cerny went out., at minute 70 D. Pejcinovic came in and M. Amoura went out., at minute 70 L. Majer came in and M. Svanberg went out., at minute 90 A. Zehnter came in and J. Maehle went out., at minute 90 Vini Souza came in and J. Wind went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
VfL Wolfsburg
Titulares:
FSV Mainz 05
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