In a thrilling encounter in the German Cup, VfL Wolfsburg secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, thanks to a late goal from Jonas Wind during the second half of extra time on Tuesday. This defeat extends Dortmund’s losing streak to three matches, raising further questions about the future of head coach Nuri Sahin.
Despite starting the match brightly and creating several opportunities, including chances from an unmarked Maximilian Beier in the 14th minute and Serhou Guirassy after the break, Dortmund failed to capitalize on their early momentum. As the match progressed, Wolfsburg grew stronger, leading to increased pressure on the visitors.
Wolfsburg nearly took the lead in the first half of extra time when Tiago Thomas hit the woodwork. The tension mounted when Wind’s header was cleared off the line by Ramy Bensebaini in the 114th minute. However, the Danish international finally broke the deadlock in the 117th minute, finding the net from eight meters out to secure Wolfsburg’s place in the next round.
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In other German Cup action, Bayer Leverkusen, the holders, cruised into the next round with a convincing 3-0 victory over Elversberg, a second-tier club. Additionally, RB Leipzig progressed with a 4-2 win against fellow Bundesliga team St. Pauli.
Fans will be keen to see how Bayern Munich fares as they take on Mainz 05 on Wednesday, adding more excitement to an already gripping tournament.
