Wolfsburg’s third match of 2024 ended in a third 1-1 draw, although unlike the two trips to Mainz and Heidenheim, it was the Wolves who came from behind against Köln. In a hard-fought contest, the first half was held up for around 15 minutes because one of the assistant referees was knocked out by a clearance from a Köln player.
Goals
0-1 Alidou (38’): Oh, that’s unlucky: Joakim Maehle flicks on a Köln free kick straight onto the head of Faride Alidou, who leaves Koen Casteels with no chance.
1-1 Paredes (40’): The perfect response! Jonas Wind opens up the play with a good pass to Vaclav Cerny, who waits briefly before playing the ball onto Maehle. The Dane takes two or three quick steps and then squares it into the penalty area, where Kevin Paredes arrives with perfect timing to slot in the equaliser.