Interim boss Daniel Bauer endured an underwhelming start to life as VfL Wolfsburg boss as his side played out a 2-2 draw in the Wolves’ final home game of the season at the Volkswagen Arena on Friday night. The result keeps the Green-and-Whites in 12th place in the table, while TSG are still not mathematically safe from relegation going into the final matchday. The last head coach who drew on his debut was current Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac, who also oversaw a 2-2 draw at home to Werder Bremen in his first game.
More facts and figures
Barren run goes on: Despite leading twice, VfL were unable to come away with a much hoped-for three points as their winless run stretched to nine games.
Man of the Match: Denis Vavro claimed the Man of the Match prize this time with 32 percent of the votes. Mohammed Amoura finished second (19%), followed by Kamil Grabara in third (14%).
Own goal causes delight: The opener for VfL after 19 seconds was one of the fastest goals in the club’s history – but it wasn’t even scored by one of their own players. Leo Östigaard’s own goal was also the second-quickest in the Bundesliga this season.
Best at corners: The Wolves’ second goal was also a significant one. Jonas Wind’s strike to make it 2-1 was VfL’s tenth from a corner this season, the most of all teams in the Bundesliga.
Double milestone: Wind’s goal was also the 900th in the German top flight this term.
Head-to-head
Attempts: VfL 14 – TSG 17
Distance covered: VfL 113.26 km – TSG 114.5 km
Possession: VfL 55% – TSG 45%
Challenges won: VfL 49% – TSG 51%
Pass completion rate: VfL 81% – TSG 77%
Dribble success rate: VfL 27% – TSG 37%
Fastest player: Andreas Skov Olsen and Tiago Tomas (VfL) 34.4 km/h – Arthur Chaves (TSG) 34.1 km/h
Most distance covered: Yannick Gerhardt (VfL) 11.62 km – Andrej Kramaric (TSG) 11.56 km
