Match report

Wolfsburg 1-1 Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga Stalemate

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
1–1
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
May 13, 2017

VfL Wolfsburg held off Borussia Mönchengladbach to secure a 1-1 draw in their Bundesliga clash. The visitors took the lead through J. Vestergaard's goal, but Wolfsburg equalized through M. Gómez, ensuring a share of the points. Both sides traded chances but could not break the deadlock again, leading to a well-deserved stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach's J. Vestergaard scored the opening goal in the 24th minute, assisted by C. Kramer.
  • • VfL Wolfsburg equalized through M. Gómez in the 58th minute, with an assist from R. Bazoer.
  • • VfL Wolfsburg had two yellow cards (R. Bazoer, J. Horn) in the first half, while N. Schulz of Mönchengladbach also received a yellow card.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match, with notable changes including the introduction of Ibrahima Traoré for Mönchengladbach and D. Didavi for Wolfsburg.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 K. Casteels (G)
  • 24 S. Jung (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 21 J. Horn (D)
  • 22 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 11 D. Didavi (M)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 6 R. Bazoer (M)
  • 33 M. Gómez (F)
  • 9 P. Ntep (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 Y. Mallı
  • 18 V. Osimhen
  • 1 D. Benaglio
  • 2 P. Wollscheid
  • 8 Vieirinha
  • 14 J. Błaszczykowski
  • 15 C. Träsch

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 4 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 3 A. Christensen (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 16 I. Traoré (M)
  • 6 C. Kramer (M)
  • 14 N. Schulz (M)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 8 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)
  • 28 A. Hahn (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 F. Johnson
  • 11 Raffael
  • 5 T. Strobl
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 22 L. Bénes
  • 25 T. Kolodziejczak

Timeline

  1. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    24' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vestergaard · Assist: C. Kramer
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    45' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bazoer
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    49' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Horn
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    53' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    N. Schulz
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    58' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gómez · Assist: R. Bazoer
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Didavi · On: Y. Mallı
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ntep · On: V. Osimhen
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    66' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: F. Johnson
  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    71' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ibrahima Traoré · On: Raffael
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    75' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nico Elvedi · On: T. Strobl
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    89' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    V. Osimhen

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 421 544
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 348 459
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Vestergaard for Mönchengladbach set the tone, putting Wolfsburg under immediate pressure.
  • ▸ M. Gómez's equalizer in the second half marked a crucial turning point, giving Wolfsburg renewed momentum and ending the game in a draw.