Match report

Wolfsburg Defeats Köln 4-1 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
4–1
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
May 12, 2018

VfL Wolfsburg secured a comprehensive 4-1 victory over 1. FC Köln in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Josuha Guilavogui, Divock Origi, Robin Knoche, and Josip Brekalo were on target for Wolfsburg, while Jannes Hector scored for Köln. This victory solidifies Wolfsburg's position in the league table, showcasing their strength and determination.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: VfL Wolfsburg 4-1 1. FC Köln
  • • Goals: Guilavogui (1'), Origi (54'), Knoche (71'), Brekalo (90+1') for Wolfsburg; Hector (32') for Köln
  • • Yellow Cards: Steffen, Arnold (Wolfsburg); Koziello, Hector, Mere (Köln)
  • • Substitutions: Pizarro for Ōsako (Köln); Brekalo for Steffen (Wolfsburg); others

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 3 P. Verhaegh (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 25 J. Brooks (D)
  • 2 William (D)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (M)
  • 10 Y. Mallı (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 8 R. Steffen (M)
  • 21 J. Brekalo (M)
  • 14 D. Origi (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Y. Gerhardt
  • 16 J. Błaszczykowski
  • 37 E. Rexhbecaj
  • 5 J. Bruma
  • 9 L. Dimata
  • 17 F. Uduokhai
  • 20 M. Grün

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 22 Jorge Meré (D)
  • 23 J. Horn (D)
  • 7 M. Risse (M)
  • 6 M. Höger (M)
  • 14 J. Hector (M)
  • 8 M. Jojić (M)
  • 41 V. Koziello (M)
  • 39 C. Pizarro (F)
  • 9 S. Terodde (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Bittencourt
  • 17 C. Clemens
  • 13 Y. Ōsako
  • 4 F. Sørensen
  • 5 D. Maroh
  • 11 S. Zoller
  • 18 T. Kessler

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    1' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Josuha Guilavogui · Assist: William
  2. 1. FC Köln
    15' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Horn · On: L. Bittencourt
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    16' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Verhaegh · On: Y. Gerhardt
  4. 1. FC Köln
    32' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hector · Assist: M. Jojić
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    54' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Origi · Assist: Y. Mallı
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    59' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Steffen
  7. 1. FC Köln
    63' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jojić · On: C. Clemens
  8. 1. FC Köln
    69' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Vincent Koziello
  9. 1. FC Köln
    70' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hector
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    71' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Steffen · On: J. Błaszczykowski
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    71' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Knoche · Assist: J. Brekalo
  12. 1. FC Köln
    72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pizarro · On: Y. Ōsako
  13. VfL Wolfsburg
    78' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Arnold
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    84' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Mallı · On: E. Rexhbecaj
  15. 1. FC Köln
    89' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mere
  16. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+1 VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brekalo · Assist: Josuha Guilavogui

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg 1. FC Köln
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 81% 86%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 5 10
Total Passes 344 510
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 279 439
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Josuha Guilavogui's early goal (1') set the tone for Wolfsburg, putting immediate pressure on Köln.
  • ▸ Köln's equalizing goal by Jannes Hector (32') was short-lived, as Wolfsburg regained the lead through Divock Origi (54'), cementing their dominance.