Match report

Wolfsberger AC Stuns Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 in Europa League

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0–4
FT
Wolfsberger AC
Wolfsberger AC
Sep 19, 2019

Wolfsberger AC delivered a shocking performance, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 in the UEFA Europa League. The visitors from Austria took control early, with S. Weissman scoring the opening goal in the 13th minute. This was followed by goals from Mario Leitgeb and Marcel Ritzmaier, who capitalized on Borussia Mönchengladbach's defensive lapses. Despite multiple substitutions and attempts to rally, Mönchengladbach couldn't find the back of the net, leaving them with a disappointing result

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 0–4 Wolfsberger AC
  • • S. Weissman scored the first goal for Wolfsberger AC in the 13th minute
  • • Mario Leitgeb and Marcel Ritzmaier both scored twice for Wolfsberger AC
  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach had multiple yellow cards, including L. Beneš, A. Plea, and C. Kramer
  • • Wolfsberger AC received three yellow cards, with Marcel Ritzmaier, N. Rnić, and Lukas Schmitz each penalized

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 18 S. Lainer (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 25 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 6 C. Kramer (M)
  • 22 L. Bénes (M)
  • 32 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 8 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 14 A. Pléa (F)
  • 10 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 B. Embolo
  • 11 Raffael
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 24 T. Jantschke
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 17 O. Wendt
  • 16 I. Traoré

Wolfsberger AC

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Kofler (G)
  • 15 N. Rnić (D)
  • 7 L. Schmitz (D)
  • 26 M. Sollbauer (D)
  • 27 M. Novak (D)
  • 10 M. Liendl (M)
  • 16 M. Leitgeb (M)
  • 8 M. Ritzmaier (M)
  • 21 A. Niangbo (F)
  • 11 R. Schmid (M)
  • 9 S. Weissman (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Schmidt
  • 24 C. Wernitznig
  • 34 M. Schmerböck
  • 29 M. Kuttin
  • 22 D. Baumgartner
  • 4 M. Gollner
  • 19 S. Sprangler

Timeline

  1. Wolfsberger AC
    13' Wolfsberger AC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Weissman
  2. Wolfsberger AC
    26' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Marcel Ritzmaier
  3. Wolfsberger AC
    31' Wolfsberger AC Goal · Normal Goal
    Mario Leitgeb · Assist: M. Liendl
  4. Wolfsberger AC
    36' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rnić
  5. Wolfsberger AC
    41' Wolfsberger AC Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcel Ritzmaier
  6. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    43' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bénes
  7. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    46' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Neuhaus · On: B. Embolo
  8. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    49' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    A. Plea
  9. Wolfsberger AC
    51' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    Lukas Schmitz
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    64' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Zakaria
  11. Wolfsberger AC
    67' Wolfsberger AC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Schmid
  12. Wolfsberger AC
    68' Wolfsberger AC Goal · Normal Goal
    Mario Leitgeb · Assist: M. Liendl
  13. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    71' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcus Thuram · On: Raffael
  14. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    72' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Plea · On: P. Herrmann
  15. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    77' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kramer
  16. Wolfsberger AC
    84' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Weissman · On: A. Schmidt
  17. Wolfsberger AC
    86' Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcel Ritzmaier · On: Christopher Wernitznig
  18. Wolfsberger AC
    90'+1 Wolfsberger AC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Niangbo · On: M. Schmerböck

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach Wolfsberger AC
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 83% 56%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 637 287
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 526 161
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. Weissman in the 13th minute set the tone for Wolfsberger AC's dominant performance
  • ▸ Mario Leitgeb's goal in the 31st minute, assisted by M. Liendl, solidified Wolfsberger AC's control over the match