Match report
RB Leipzig Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in DFB Pokal
RB Leipzig
1–0
FT
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
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9' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalM. Cunha · Assist: L. Klostermann -
29' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardJohn Brooks -
59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Mallı · On: J. Brekalo -
59' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: J. Yeboah -
80' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardY. Gerhardt -
84' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Cunha · On: E. Forsberg -
84' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Steffen · On: F. Klaus -
90'+1 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2Off: 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