BVB clinical again – Guirassy seals the win in Wolfsburg | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund continues its pursuit of the top of the table. In a hard-fought match, BVB won 2-1 (1-0) at VfL Wolfsburg. Brandt put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute, with Koulierakis equalizing after the break (52'). Guirassy gave the visitors cause to celebrate just before the final whistle (87').

There were three changes to the starting lineup compared to the 3-2 win over 1. FC Heidenheim. Süle, Ryerson, and Beier started in place of Mane (thigh injury), Yan Couto (ill), and Adeyemi (ankle). Can was also unavailable due to an adductor injury.

Wolfsburg tried to earn respect with consistent tackling. However, the first shot on goal belonged to BVB. Guirassy's shot in the eighth minute was deflected out for a corner.

The Lower Saxons waited for quick transition moments. In the 27th minute, Amoura missed a huge chance to put VfL ahead. Alone in front of Kobel, he curled the ball with the outside of his foot from about 17 meters, but it went just wide of the top right corner.

BVB put the hosts under pressure with early pressing. Only the crossbar prevented Schwarzgelb from taking a 1-0 lead after 33 minutes. Beier had fired from ten meters, but Vavro slightly deflected the shot.

The visitors became increasingly dominant. Their superiority paid off with a goal after a corner from Ryerson. Brandt ran onto the cross and powered the ball into the net for 1-0. Grabara got his hands to it, but couldn't prevent it from going in (38').

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Wolfsburg clearly had plans for the second half, starting as aggressively as they had in the first with intense forechecking. VfL also capitalized on a set piece to score. Koulierakis headed in Arnold's free kick from close range to make it 1-1 (52'). Just two minutes later, Amoura nearly added another, but his shot narrowly missed the top left corner.

Time and again, it was Amoura who troubled the Dortmund defense. He appeared dangerously in front of Kobel three times (62'/67'/71'), but couldn't find the net. In the 80th minute, it was almost time: Majer, leaning back, headed the ball but only hit the crossbar.

For a long time, there wasn't much to see from Borussia. But as so often this season, the Black and Yellows were clinical. Via Nmecha and Fábio Silva, the ball reached Guirassy, who coolly slotted in from twelve meters with the inside of his right foot to make it 2-1 (87').

In stoppage time, the ball once again kissed the woodwork. Arnold had fired from 16 meters. Özcan deflected the ball slightly, and it grazed the top of the bar (90'+1). Reggiani celebrated his debut in the top flight (90'+5). Then BVB's victory was sealed.

Conclusion: After a hard-fought start, Dortmund took control and pinned Wolfsburg back. A set piece led to a deserved lead. After the quick equalizer, however, Wolfsburg dictated the game. Amoura, in particular, missed several good chances. VfL seemed closer to a 2-1 lead than Borussia. But with a fine combination, BVB clinically sealed the win.

BVB: Kobel – Süle (88' Bensebaini), Anton, Schlotterbeck – Ryerson (69' Fábio Silva), Bellingham, Nmecha (88' Özcan), Svensson – Brandt (88' Chukwuemeka), Beier (90'+5 Reggiani) – Guirassy

Wolfsburg: Grabara – Fischer (17' Bürger), Vavro, Koulierakis, Belocian – Eriksen, Arnold – Daghim (83' Svanberg), Shiogai (64' Majer), Paredes (64' Lindström) – Amoura (83' Pejčinović)

Goals: 0-1 Brandt (38'), 1-1 Koulierakis (52'), 1-2 Guirassy (87')

Attendance: 28,917

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