Match report

VfL Wolfsburg Defeats 1. FC Heidenheim 1-0 in DFB Pokal

1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
0–1
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Oct 26, 2016

VfL Wolfsburg secured a hard-fought victory against 1. FC Heidenheim, winning 1-0 in the DFB Pokal. Despite facing strong resistance, Wolfsburg capitalized on a goal scored by M. Gómez in the 49th minute to hold onto the lead until the final whistle. The match saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, but Wolfsburg's defensive resilience proved crucial in overcoming Heidenheim.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: 1. FC Heidenheim 0 - VfL Wolfsburg 1
  • • Goal scorer: M. Gómez (VfL Wolfsburg) at 49'
  • • Substitutions: VfL Wolfsburg made 3 substitutions, 1. FC Heidenheim made 3
  • • Yellow cards: 1. FC Heidenheim (M. Schnatterer), VfL Wolfsburg (P. Seguin, Maximilian Arnold)

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Müller (G)
  • 28 A. Feick (D)
  • 29 R. Strauss (D)
  • 5 M. Wittek (D)
  • 33 T. Beermann (D)
  • 7 M. Schnatterer (M)
  • 26 M. Titsch-Rivero (M)
  • 18 S. Griesbeck (M)
  • 12 B. Halloran (F)
  • 15 J. Verhoek (F)
  • 11 D. Thomalla (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 B. Finne
  • 31 D. Widemann
  • 38 T. Skarke
  • 16 R. Becker
  • 20 R. Philp
  • 30 N. Theuerkauf
  • 24 O. Schnitzler

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Benaglio (G)
  • 34 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 5 J. Bruma (D)
  • 22 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 14 J. Błaszczykowski (M)
  • 8 Vieirinha (M)
  • 7 D. Caligiuri (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (D)
  • 13 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 33 M. Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Bruno Henrique
  • 26 J. Möbius
  • 31 R. Knoche
  • 25 J. Brekalo
  • 4 M. Schäfer
  • 28 K. Casteels
  • 17 Borja Mayoral

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    19' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vieirinha · On: Bruno Henrique
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    30' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Henrique · On: J. Möbius
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    49' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gómez · Assist: P. Seguin
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    60' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Seguin
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Halloran · On: B. Finne
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    70' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    M. Schnatterer
  7. 1. FC Heidenheim
    77' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Verhoek · On: D. Widemann
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    77' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Strauss · On: T. Skarke
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    86' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Maximilian Arnold
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    89' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Maximilian Arnold · On: R. Knoche

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Heidenheim VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 4 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted dramatically in the 49th minute when M. Gómez scored the only goal of the game, putting VfL Wolfsburg ahead.
  • ▸ VfL Wolfsburg's defensive performance, along with the tactical substitutions, helped them maintain their lead and secure the win in the DFB Pokal.