Match report

FSV Mainz 05 Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

VfL Wolfsburg

2–3

FSV Mainz 05

May 22, 2021

VfL Wolfsburg

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May 22, 2021 · FT

FSV Mainz 05

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In a pulsating Bundesliga encounter, FSV Mainz 05 stunned VfL Wolfsburg with a 3-2 victory. Despite trailing at times, Mainz 05 showcased remarkable resilience and clinical finishing to secure a crucial win. VfL Wolfsburg, despite leading for a spell, faltered in the latter stages, allowing Mainz 05 to snatch a memorable victory.

Key Facts

• FSV Mainz 05 triumphed 3-2 over VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
• J. Boetius opened the scoring for Mainz 05 in the 44th minute.
• M. Philipp equalized for Wolfsburg in the 47th minute.
• Robin Quaison put Mainz 05 ahead again in the 54th minute.
• João Victor leveled the score for Wolfsburg in the 66th minute.
• Stefan Bell secured the victory for Mainz 05 with a goal in the 77th minute.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

12 Pavao Pervan (G)
19 Kevin Mbabu (D)
4 Maxence Lacroix (D)
25 John Brooks (D)
6 Paulo Otávio (D)
24 Xaver Schlager (M)
27 Maximilian Arnold (M)
20 Ridle Baku (M)
17 Maximilian Philipp (M)
7 Josip Brekalo (M)
9 Wout Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

35 Lino Kasten
30 Niklas Klinger
15 Jérôme Roussillon
39 Tim Siersleben
31 Yannick Gerhardt
23 Josuha Guilavogui
40 Victor Sá
14 Admir Mehmedi
33 Daniel Ginczek

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

37 Finn Gilbert Dahmen (G)
4 Jeremiah St. Juste (D)
16 Stefan Bell (D)
19 Moussa Niakhaté (D)
31 Dominik Kohr (M)
22 Danny da Costa (M)
35 Leandro Barreiro (M)
5 Jean-Paul Boëtius (M)
18 Daniel Brosinski (M)
7 Robin Quaison (F)
21 Karim Onisiwo (F)

Substitutes

33 Omer Hanin
42 Alexander Hack
20 Edimilson Fernandes
8 Levin Öztunali
23 Phillipp Mwene
6 Danny Latza
9 Robert Glatzel
28 Ádám Szalai

Timeline

29' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

L. Barreiro

Roughing
32' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1

Off: D. Latza · On: L. Barreiro
40' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Stefan Bell

Tripping
44' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

J. Boetius · Assist: Robin Quaison
47' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal

M. Philipp · Assist: Paulo Otávio
51' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

Maximilian Arnold

Tripping
54' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

Robin Quaison
56' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

X. Schlager

Tripping
57' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Siersleben · On: John Brooks
57' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2

Off: João Victor · On: K. Mbabu
61' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

J. Boetius

Holding
66' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal

João Victor · Assist: W. Weghorst
69' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Ginczek · On: J. Brekalo
71' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2

Off: Á. Szalai · On: Robin Quaison
71' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3

Off: E. Fernandes · On: D. Brosinski
75' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card

M. Philipp

Unsportsmanlike conduct
77' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

Stefan Bell · Assist: E. Fernandes
81' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4

Off: L. Öztunali · On: J. Boetius
81' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5

Off: P. Mwene · On: Danny da Costa
83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Roussillon · On: Paulo Otávio
83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5

Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: X. Schlager

Match Stats

Stat	VfL Wolfsburg	FSV Mainz 05
Fouls	12	19
Pass Accuracy	82%	71%
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	16	16
Corners	7	7
Total Passes	504	313
Yellow Cards	3	3
Blocked Shots	5	4
Shots on Target	5	7
Shots off Target	6	5
Possession	61%	39%
Accurate Passes	413	222
Shots Inside Box	9	14
Saves	4	3
Shots Outside Box	7	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Mainz 05 took the lead in the 44th minute when J. Boetius found the back of the net, assisted by Robin Quaison, setting the tone for a dominant first half.
▸ The match turned in the 77th minute when Stefan Bell scored, giving Mainz 05 the lead they would not relinquish, despite Wolfsburg's efforts to equalize again.