Match report

Wolfsburg Defeats Oleksandria 3-1 in Europa League

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
3–1
FT
Oleksandria
Oleksandria
Sep 19, 2019

VfL Wolfsburg demonstrated their strength in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 3-1 victory over Oleksandria. Maximilian Arnold and A. Mehmedi scored early goals to establish Wolfsburg's dominance, while J. Brekalo added another late goal to secure the win. Despite Y. Banada's effort for Oleksandria, the home side maintained control throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Maximilian Arnold scored the first goal for Wolfsburg at the 20th minute, assisted by Wout Weghorst.
  • • A. Mehmedi doubled Wolfsburg's lead at the 24th minute, with an assist from Josip Brekalo.
  • • Y. Banada reduced the deficit for Oleksandria at the 66th minute, assisted by D. Grechyshkin.
  • • J. Brekalo restored Wolfsburg's two-goal advantage at the 67th minute, with an assist from A. Mehmedi.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 12 P. Pervan (G)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 15 J. Roussillon (M)
  • 32 M. Tisserand (D)
  • 19 K. Mbabu (M)
  • 13 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 14 A. Mehmedi (F)
  • 23 J. Guilavogui (D)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 7 J. Brekalo (F)
  • 9 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 J. Bruma
  • 22 L. Nmecha
  • 8 R. Steffen
  • 40 João Victor
  • 36 P. Menzel
  • 2 William
  • 11 F. Klaus

Oleksandria

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 79 Y. Pankiv (G)
  • 90 K. Dubra (D)
  • 20 P. Paşayev (D)
  • 17 V. Luchkevych (F)
  • 11 D. Miroshnichenko (D)
  • 13 G. Bukhal (D)
  • 8 O. Dovgyi (M)
  • 27 D. Grechyshkin (M)
  • 44 Y. Banada (M)
  • 10 M. Tretyakov (F)
  • 18 A. Sitalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 K. Kovalets
  • 23 D. Shastal
  • 7 Y. Protasov
  • 26 A. Shendrik
  • 94 M. Zaderaka
  • 15 A. Zaporozhan
  • 31 O. Bilyk

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    20' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximilian Arnold · Assist: W. Weghorst
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    24' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mehmedi · Assist: J. Brekalo
  3. Oleksandria
    46' Oleksandria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Dovgyi · On: K. Kovalets
  4. Oleksandria
    65' Oleksandria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tretyakov · On: D. Shastal
  5. Oleksandria
    66' Oleksandria Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Banada · Assist: D. Grechyshkin
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    67' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brekalo · Assist: A. Mehmedi
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    70' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tisserand · On: Jeffrey Bruma
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    76' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brekalo · On: L. Nmecha
  9. Oleksandria
    81' Oleksandria Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Banada
  10. Oleksandria
    81' Oleksandria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Luchkevych · On: Y. Protasov
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    86' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mehmedi · On: R. Steffen
  12. Oleksandria
    89' Oleksandria Card · Yellow Card
    Kaspars Dubra

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Oleksandria
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 570 349
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 462 261
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wolfsburg took control of the game early with goals from Arnold and Mehmedi in the 20th and 24th minutes, respectively, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Oleksandria's goal by Banada at the 66th minute provided a brief moment of hope, but Wolfsburg immediately responded with another goal from Brekalo in the next minute, solidifying their lead.