New coach Heimsieg overshadows Wolfsburg's losing streak
In a closely fought battle at the Volkswagen Arena, VfL Wolfsbsurg and FSV Mainz 05 played out a 1-1 draw. The goal for Wolfsburg was scored by Aaron Zehnter in the 9th minute, while Nadiem Amiri leveled the score for Mainz with a penalty in the 90th minute.
The first half was an exciting affair, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. However, after the break, the game remained lackluster for both sides. Mainz, who carried momentum from their 4:1 win over Rosenborg Trondheim, struggled to create many clear chances, despite having plenty of possession. Nelson Weiper, starting up front for Mainz, found it tough against Wolfsburg's robust defense.
Wolfsburg, on the other hand, struggled to build a coherent attack in the second half. Despite their efforts, they were unlucky not to extend their lead, with a potential handball situation involving Vinicius de Souza Costa going unnoticed by the referee.
The turning point of the game came in the 90th minute when Konstantinos Koulierakis handled the ball in the penalty area, awarding Mainz a penalty. Nadiem Amiri stepped up and converted from the spot, ensuring the equalizer for Mainz.
The match took an interesting turn in the 90+10th minute when Mattias Svanberg was sent off for Wolfsburg, leaving them to play out the remaining minutes with ten men. Mainz had a chance to win in extra time, but Wolfsburg's crossbar saved the day.
In extra time, Mainz had a chance to win, but Wolfsburg's crossbar saved the day. The draw extended Wolfsburg's home win drought since mid-January, while Mainz, under coach Bo Henriksen, managed to level the score and secure a valuable point.
Post-match, Wolfsburg coach Paul Simonis stated that "based on the second half, there was only one team that deserved to win, and that was Mainz." Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner described the draw as an "energy performance."
Looking ahead, Mainz is close to signing William Bøving, a 22-year-old Danish striker from Sturm Graz, for around €3 million. This signing could provide a boost to Mainz's attacking options.
The matchday squad of VfL Wolfsburg for the 2025/26 season includes notable players like Lukas Nmecha, who was called up for the German national team for the first time, indicating potential transfer interest. However, specific player lists or market interest beyond Nmecha are not clearly detailed in the search results provided.
Despite the draw, Wolfsburg remains unbeaten under new coach Paul Simonis but has much work ahead to break their home win drought and challenge for the top spots in the league.
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