Wolfsburg snatch victory with late comeback against VfB Stuttgart
Wolfsburg staged a dramatic comeback to defeat VfB Stuttgart 2-1 at the MHPArena in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter and boost their hopes of securing European football this season.
VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Wolfsburg
Goals: 1-0 Woltemade 72' (assist: Stiller), 1-1 Tomás 77 (assist: Amoura), 1-2 Amoura 87' (pen.)
The two teams engaged in a thrilling encounter, with the visitors staging a dramatic late turnaround to secure the points. The match, which remained goalless for over 70 minutes, burst into life in the final stages, providing a spectacle for the fans in attendance.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Jeff Chabot was a standout performer for Stuttgart, making a crucial block to deny Patrick Wimmer's goal-bound effort in the 23rd minute. At the other end, Atakan Karazor came closest for the hosts, heading over from close range just before half-time after Deniz Undav's header was saved by Marius Müller.
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The deadlock was finally broken in the 72nd minute when substitute Nick Woltemade made an immediate impact. The striker, who had been brought on just two minutes earlier along with Justin Diehl, went on a mazy run before slotting into the corner. The goal sparked celebrations among the home fans, who sensed a crucial victory was within reach.
However, Wolfsburg refused to lie down. Just five minutes after falling behind, the visitors equalized through Tiago Tomás. The Portuguese forward finished off a well-worked move, with Mohamed Amoura providing a clever assist. Amoura's influence on the game was growing, and he would soon play an even more decisive role.
The crucial moment came in the 85th minute when Josha Vagnoman was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area following a VAR review. Amoura stepped up to take the resulting penalty, converting to snatch all three points for the hosts. Wolfsburg ultimately held on to move to within four points of the top four, with this their sixth away win of the campaign in the top flight.
Player of the Match: Mohamed Amoura
Amoura's performance was instrumental in Wolfsburg's comeback victory. The Algerian forward displayed exceptional skill and composure throughout the match, providing a crucial assist for Tomás' equalizer and then stepping up to score the winning penalty. His ability to influence the game in its closing stages demonstrated his value to the team and earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Stuttgart 1.02 - Wolfsburg 1.42
Fastest player: Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), 34.88 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 1-0 by Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart), 19.8 percent
Most pressed player: Enzo Millot (Stuttgart), 24 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), +2.96
Fantasy Heroes: Ramon Hendriks (Stuttgart, 260 Points), Chris Führich (Stuttgart, 255 Points), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart, 247 Points)
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