Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 in Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
3–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
May 11, 2019

VfB Stuttgart stunned VfL Wolfsburg with a convincing 3-0 win in the Bundesliga. The home team capitalized on a dominant performance, with goals from G. Castro, A. Donis, and D. Didavi sealing the victory. Wolfsburg struggled to match Stuttgart's pace and fell short in their efforts to secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: VfB Stuttgart 3-0 VfL Wolfsburg
  • • Goals: G. Castro (45+1'), A. Donis (55'), D. Didavi (83')
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Esswein (Stuttgart), Josuha Guilavogui (Wolfsburg), M. Tisserand (Wolfsburg)

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Zieler (G)
  • 2 E. Insúa (D)
  • 4 M. Kempf (D)
  • 21 B. Pavard (D)
  • 18 O. Kabak (D)
  • 20 C. Gentner (M)
  • 14 A. Esswein (M)
  • 8 G. Castro (M)
  • 19 C. Akolo (F)
  • 11 A. Donis (F)
  • 22 N. González (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Didavi
  • 28 H. Badstuber
  • 13 J. Grahl
  • 25 L. Dajaku
  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 27 M. Gómez
  • 3 D. Aogo

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 P. Pervan (G)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 32 M. Tisserand (D)
  • 13 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 2 William (D)
  • 14 A. Mehmedi (M)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (M)
  • 11 F. Klaus (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 8 R. Steffen (M)
  • 9 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Y. Mallı
  • 33 D. Ginczek
  • 7 J. Brekalo
  • 17 F. Uduokhai
  • 37 E. Rexhbecaj
  • 36 P. Menzel
  • 24 S. Jung

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    23' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    A. Esswein
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    24' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Josuha Guilavogui
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    45'+1 VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Castro · Assist: A. Donis
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Klaus · On: Y. Mallı
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    53' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Esswein · On: D. Didavi
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    55' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Donis · Assist: D. Didavi
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: D. Ginczek
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    65' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tisserand
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    75' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: William · On: J. Brekalo
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Donis · On: H. Badstuber
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    83' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Didavi · Assist: C. Gentner

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 80%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 319 473
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 220 378
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Castro's goal in the 46th minute set the tone for VfB Stuttgart's performance, breaking Wolfsburg's resistance and boosting the home team's confidence.
  • ▸ D. Didavi's late goal in the 83rd minute solidified Stuttgart's lead and sealed a comprehensive victory, leaving Wolfsburg with no chance to recover.