Match report
FSV Mainz 05 Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 in Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg
1–3
FT
FSV Mainz 05
May 18, 2024
FSV Mainz 05 stunned VfL Wolfsburg with a convincing 3-1 win, turning around an early deficit to claim all three points in their Bundesliga clash. Despite taking the lead through K. Paredes's goal from J. Kaminski's assist, Wolfsburg struggled to maintain control as Mainz found their footing and scored three unanswered goals. The victory was crucial for Mainz, who secured a significant result against a tough opponent.
Key Facts
- • K. Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) opened the scoring in the 18th minute with an assist from J. Kaminski.
- • B. Gruda (FSV Mainz 05) equalized for Mainz at the 24th minute, assisted by Nadiem Amiri.
- • Sepp van den Berg (FSV Mainz 05) scored in the 71st minute to put Mainz ahead.
- • Jonathan Burkardt (FSV Mainz 05) sealed the win with a goal at the 85th minute, assisted by B. Gruda.
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 K. Casteels (G)
- 4 M. Lacroix (D)
- 3 S. Bornauw (D)
- 5 C. Zesiger (D)
- 2 K. Fischer (M)
- 19 L. Majer (M)
- 27 M. Arnold (M)
- 16 J. Kamiński (M)
- 20 R. Baku (F)
- 23 J. Wind (F)
- 40 K. Paredes (F)
Substitutes
- 39 P. Wimmer
- 17 K. Behrens
- 7 V. Černý
- 38 B. Bröger
- 12 P. Pervan
- 30 N. Klinger
- 49 A. Børset
- 25 M. Jenz
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 27 R. Zentner (G)
- 31 D. Kohr (D)
- 3 S. van den Berg (D)
- 25 A. Hanche-Olsen (D)
- 30 S. Widmer (M)
- 8 L. Barreiro (M)
- 18 N. Amiri (M)
- 2 P. Mwene (M)
- 43 B. Gruda (F)
- 7 Lee Jae-Sung (F)
- 29 J. Burkardt (F)
Substitutes
- 17 L. Ajorque
- 19 A. Caci
- 14 T. Krauß
- 10 M. Richter
- 23 J. Guilavogui
- 20 E. Fernandes
- 33 D. Batz
- 44 N. Weiper
- 21 D. da Costa
Timeline
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12' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardLee Jae-Sung
Foul
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18' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalK. Paredes · Assist: J. Kaminski
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24' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalB. Gruda · Assist: Nadiem Amiri
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46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Paredes · On: P. Wimmer
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51' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardP. Wimmer
Foul
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54' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardA. Hanche-Olsen
Foul
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71' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardL. Majer
Foul
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71' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalSepp van den Berg
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73' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: Ludovic Ajorque
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73' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Widmer · On: A. Caci
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76' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Ridle Baku · On: K. Behrens
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76' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Wind · On: V. Cerny
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80' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Wimmer · On: B. Bröger
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85' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalJonathan Burkardt · Assist: B. Gruda
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87' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Gruda · On: T. Krauss
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89' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardDominik Kohr
Time wasting
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90'+4 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5Off: Jonathan Burkardt · On: Josuha Guilavogui
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90'+5 FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: M. Richter
Match Stats
| Stat | VfL Wolfsburg | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 64% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corners | 1 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 483 | 269 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 0.76 | 1.80 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 372 | 172 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mainz's equalizing goal by B. Gruda in the 24th minute shifted momentum in their favor after Wolfsburg took an early lead.
- ▸ Sepp van den Berg's decisive goal at the 71st minute marked a turning point, with Mainz capitalizing on Wolfsburg's defensive vulnerabilities to take control of the match.