Match report

Hamburger SV Stuns VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
1–3
FT
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Apr 28, 2018

In a surprising turn of events, Hamburger SV secured a convincing 3-1 victory against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga clash. Benjamin Wood and Leroy Holtby led the way for Hamburger SV, scoring crucial goals to secure the win. Despite a late goal from Josip Brekalo, VfL Wolfsburg could not mount a comeback against the determined Hamburger SV.

Key Facts

  • • Hamburger SV secured a 3-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
  • • Benjamin Wood scored from a penalty at the 43rd minute.
  • • Leroy Holtby extended the lead with a goal in the first half of extra time.
  • • Josip Brekalo scored for VfL Wolfsburg at the 78th minute.
  • • Lukas Waldschmidt sealed the win for Hamburger SV with a goal in the 90th minute.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 3 P. Verhaegh (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 29 M. Tisserand (D)
  • 17 F. Uduokhai (D)
  • 2 William (D)
  • 16 J. Błaszczykowski (M)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 8 R. Steffen (M)
  • 14 D. Origi (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 R. Bazoer
  • 21 J. Brekalo
  • 10 Y. Mallı
  • 9 L. Dimata
  • 11 D. Didavi
  • 20 M. Grün
  • 25 J. Brooks

Hamburger SV

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Pollersbeck (G)
  • 9 K. Papadopoulos (D)
  • 24 G. Sakai (D)
  • 6 Douglas Santos (D)
  • 28 G. Jung (M)
  • 14 A. Hunt (M)
  • 8 L. Holtby (M)
  • 17 F. Kostić (M)
  • 29 M. Steinmann (M)
  • 43 T. Ito (M)
  • 7 B. Wood (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Ekdal
  • 15 L. Waldschmidt
  • 18 B. Jatta
  • 1 C. Mathenia
  • 2 D. Diekmeier
  • 4 R. van Drongelen
  • 23 S. Salihović

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    12' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tisserand · On: R. Bazoer
  2. Hamburger SV
    43' Hamburger SV Goal · Penalty
    B. Wood
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    44' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Verhaegh
  4. Hamburger SV
    45'+1 Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Holtby · Assist: T. Ito
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Verhaegh · On: J. Brekalo
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    51' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Knoche
  7. Hamburger SV
    67' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Julian Pollersbeck
  8. Hamburger SV
    68' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hunt · On: A. Ekdal
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    75' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Błaszczykowski · On: Y. Mallı
  10. Hamburger SV
    77' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Wood · On: L. Waldschmidt
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    78' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brekalo
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    84' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Brekalo
  13. Hamburger SV
    85' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ito · On: B. Jatta
  14. Hamburger SV
    88' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Kyriakos Papadopoulos
  15. Hamburger SV
    90'+3 Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Waldschmidt

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Hamburger SV
Fouls 19 19
Pass Accuracy 77% 78%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 360 376
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 1 6
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 276 292
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in favor of Hamburger SV when Benjamin Wood converted a penalty in the 43rd minute, giving them a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Leroy Holtby's goal in the first half of extra time (45+1) put Hamburger SV firmly in control, despite VfL Wolfsburg's efforts to respond.
  • ▸ Lukas Waldschmidt's late goal in the 90th minute secured the three points for Hamburger SV, ensuring a comprehensive win.