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09-05-2025
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Hoffenheim grabs a point at Wolfsburg to almost guarantee Bundesliga status
Wolfsburg's Mohamed Amoura celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) Hoffenheim's Pavel Kaderabek, center, celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind, middle celebrates scoring a goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind, middle celebrates scoring a goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) Wolfsburg's Mohamed Amoura celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) Hoffenheim's Pavel Kaderabek, center, celebrates scoring during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind, middle celebrates scoring a goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday May 9, 2025. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP) WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Interim Wolfsburg coach Daniel Bauer watched his new charges take the lead after just 18 seconds on Friday but Hoffenheim twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw and a point that almost guarantees its top-flight survival. The result lifts Hoffenheim into 14th place in the 18-team Bundesliga with 32 points. Advertisement Heidenheim, which is third from bottom and currently occupying the relegation-playoff spot, has 26 points. It could draw level with Hoffenheim by winning its last two games — and Hoffenheim losing its final match — but Heidenheim has a worse goal difference. St. Pauli is 15th with 31 points and Holstein Kiel 17th with 25 points. Both teams have two matches to play. Last-placed Bochum is already relegated. Very fast own-goal Hoffenheim's point came despite going behind to an own-goal that was the fastest in Wolfsburg's Bundesliga history as Leo Østigård knocked Mohamed Amoura's cross-cum-shot into his own net. Advertisement It was the perfect start for Bauer, the 42-year-old reserve coach who replaced Ralph Hasenhüttl for the last two games of the season. However, Pavel Kadeřábek equalized with a fine volley after 34 minutes and although both teams scored late on – Jonas Wind putting Wolfsburg ahead after 82 minutes and Marius Bülter equalizing three minutes later – the result stayed the same. Wolfsburg is now winless in its last nine games and remains in 12th place with 40 points. ___ AP soccer:
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11-04-2025
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Leipzig back into Champions League spot with win at Wolfsburg
Leipzig back into Champions League spot with win at Wolfsburg Leipzig's Lois Openda (R) celebrates scoring his side's first goal with his coach Zsolt Loew during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa RB Leipzig are temporarily back into the qualification zone for the Champions League thanks to a 3-2 Bundesliga win at VfL Wolfsburg on Friday. Leipzig's early pressure paid off when Lois Openda drilled a low shot into the net to give the guests the lead in the 11th minute. Advertisement Benjamin Sesko had a goal disallowed in the 22nd, and Wolfsburg could have levelled just a minute later but Bence Dardai's effort hit the post and the player sent the rebound over the bar. Good for Leipzig, who didn't took long to extend their lead as Xavi Simons found the target in the 26th. Simons completed his brace with a stunning long-distance effort in the 49th before Kilian Fischer pulled one back for Wolfsburg in the 58th. The hosts looked close to get at least a point when Andreas Skov Olsen added a second in the 75th but they didn't manage to score an equalizer. Leipzig moved up to fourth and into the Champions League qualification zone, but Mainz can retake the position if they win at Hoffenheim on Saturday. Advertisement Wolfsburg, meanwhile, remained 12th, but far enough from the relegation zone. On Saturday, champions Bayer Leverkusen welcome Union Berlin, while leaders Bayern Munich host the top clash against Borussia Dortmund. Leipzig's Lois Openda (R) celebrates scoring his side's first goal with his teammate Xavi Simons during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa
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08-04-2025
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Cerci treble helps Germany thrash Scotland as retirees given send-off
Germany's Selina Cerci celebrates scoring her side's sixth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's women came from behind to beat Scotland 6-1 in the Nations League on Tuesday, with Selina Cerci grabbing a second-half hat-trick in Wolfsburg. Olympic bronze medallists Germany lead Group A1 with 10 points from four games as they eye the semi-finals and final in October, November and December. Advertisement The top team from the four League A groups go through and two league matchdays remain. Germany next host second-placed the Netherlands on May 30 and visit Austria on June 3. Germany coach Christian Wück has found his groove in the Nations League after wildly volatile results in friendlies when he first took over in September. The hosts were lacklustre in the first half of a game which was broadcast live on Germany's main children's television channel in a bid to further boost interest in the women's game. However, the broadcast for some viewers had technical problems. Scotland went ahead on 41 minutes through Caroline Weir after mistakes by new number one Ann-Kathrin Berger and midfielder Elisa Senss. Advertisement The Germans levelled soon after the interval when Cerci headed in a corner and she had the home side in front on 57 minutes after the ball had come back off the bar. A classy finish by substitute Hoffmann was soon followed by her second and Laura Freigang also scored in style as five goals came in 16 minutes. Cerci then sealed her hat-trick with a neat finish on 76. Before the match, long-time Germany internationals Almuth Schult and Lina Magull were officially bid farewell by the German Football Federation (DFB. The ex-Wolfsburg goalkeeper and Inter Milan midfielder, who announced their retirement and international retirement recently as part of a generational change in the women's team, were presented with flowers and a large photograph by DFB president Bernd Neuendorf. The Nations League is also operating as the warm-up tournament for Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July, where record winners Germany have been drawn with Poland, Denmark and Sweden. Germany's Laura Freigang celebrates scoring her side's fifth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Giovanna Hoffmann (2nd R) celebrates scoring her side's fourth goal with teammate Selina Cerci (R) during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Giovanna Hoffmann celebrates scoring her side's third goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Selina Cerci celebrates scoring her side's second goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa Germany's Selina Cerci celebrates scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Volkswagen Arena. Swen Pförtner/dpa
