Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in DFB Pokal

RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
1–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Feb 6, 2019

RB Leipzig made a strong statement in the DFB Pokal by defeating VfL Wolfsburg 1-0. Marko Cunha netted the only goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Lukas Klostermann, securing a crucial victory for the hosts. Despite Wolfsburg's efforts, they could not find an equalizer, making it a tense affair until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Marko Cunha scored the only goal in the 9th minute
  • • Lukas Klostermann provided the assist for the goal
  • • John Brooks and Yannick Gerhardt received yellow cards for Wolfsburg
  • • RB Leipzig made two substitutions, bringing on Emil Forsberg and Stefan Ilsanker
  • • VfL Wolfsburg made three substitutions, with Yilmaz Malli, Emre Rexhbecaj, and Robin Steffen coming on

Lineups

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 16 L. Klostermann (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (D)
  • 14 T. Adams (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 20 Matheus Cunha (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 E. Forsberg
  • 13 S. Ilsanker
  • 17 Bruma
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 26 N. Stierlin
  • 28 Y. Mvogo
  • 29 J. Augustin

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 3 P. Verhaegh (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 15 J. Roussillon (D)
  • 25 J. Brooks (D)
  • 13 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 10 Y. Mallı (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 8 R. Steffen (M)
  • 37 E. Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 9 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Brekalo
  • 29 J. Zamora
  • 11 F. Klaus
  • 2 William
  • 12 P. Pervan
  • 17 F. Uduokhai
  • 32 M. Tisserand

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    9' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: L. Klostermann
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    29' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    John Brooks
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Mallı · On: J. Brekalo
  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: J. Yeboah
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    80' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Gerhardt
  6. RB Leipzig
    84' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cunha · On: E. Forsberg
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    84' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Steffen · On: F. Klaus
  8. RB Leipzig
    90'+1 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Demme · On: Stefan Ilsanker

Match Stats

Stat RB Leipzig VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 67% 69%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 6
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 402 530
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 269 365
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ RB Leipzig's early goal by Marko Cunha in the 9th minute shifted momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Wolfsburg's late substitutions and yellow cards did not change the outcome of the match, as RB Leipzig held on to their lead