90+3 That's it the first leg is over. Wolfsburg will take a 1:0 aggregate lead to Braunschweig. Mario Gomez's first half penalty the only separation
90+3
That’s it the first leg is over. Wolfsburg will take a 1:0 aggregate lead to Braunschweig. Mario Gomez’s first half penalty the only separation between these two sides. Braunschweig can take a lot of heart from this display, it’s not over yet — There’s still another 90 minutes to play until the end of the “180 minutes of hell”. From the Volkswagen Arena — Good night
It's over, well leg one is anyway. Wolfsburg have a slim advantage, Braunschweig will be determined to claw it back #Bundesliga #WOBEBS pic.twitter.com/6OAoJpJQC1
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) May 25, 2017
90+1 Min
Reichel fires in a shot from 25 yards for the visitors and Casteels makes his first real save of the night — comfortable
90 Min
The fourth official holds up the board, we’re having an additional three (3) minutes. Is there time for one more goal.???
88 Min
A cynical hack by Gustavo sees him enter the referee’s book – a deserved yellow card
85 Min
We’re into the last five here in the Volkswagen Arena. Can Braunschweig create just one quality opportunity and find a goal to heap the pressure on Wolfsburg for leg two?
83 Min
Wolfsburg substitution – OFF Daniel Didavi ON Ashkan Dejagah — Divadi has had a good night and wow, Dejagah gets a rapturous reception.
78 Min
I’d plumped for 2:1 Wolfsburg in the preview, don’t think we’ll get that, it’s very tight and a little moody, tempo breaking fouls making their way in from both teams. Disruption of each others play looks to be in full effect.
71 Min
Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig substitutions
Braunschweig – OFF Kumbela ON Zuck
Wolfsburg – OFF Guilavogui ON Arnold
66 Min
Braunschweig have the chance to break but substitute Kumbela picks the wrong option. That was a decent opportunity for the visitors to mount a rare attack.
64 Min
Mario Gomez’s first half penalty still separates the sides here in the Volkswagen Arena. It’s a midfield battle at the moment.
59 Min
Divadi goes close, unmarked in the box he guides his header into the hands of the Braunschweig goalkeeper, Jasmin Fejic — Once again Die Wölfe are knocking……….. knock knock
54 Min
Wolfsburg pen Braunschweig inside their own 18 yard box, Gomez almost gets a second — His header thwarted by Fejzic who dives to his right and tips it clear
52 Min
Joshua Guilavogui picks up a yellow card, a bit of a daft foul in a nothing area
50 Min
A lightening break by Wolfsburg and Malli plays in Didavi, who rounds Fejzic, but just fires it wide into the side netting.
48 Min
The travelling Braunschweig fans are roaring their team on, the noice is incredible from the 2.Bundesliga boys.
47 Min
Half time substitution for Wolfsburg — The impressive Ntep makes way for Vieirinha
46 Min
Braunschweig kick off, Boland gets the game going again. What is The Lion’s response? Can The Wolves get a second or will the goals dry up?
Half Time
The teams are almost back out — Aside to the game Wolfsburg served potentially the best Currywurst I’ve had all week at half time. Super Gut.. !
Half Time — Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig (o:1)
The hosts just edge a fascinating, if not nervous half thanks to a 35 minute penalty by Mario Gomez. It looks to have been the correct decision. Valsvik’s arm was left out, he can have little complaint. Can Die Löwen regroup at half time and come out fighting?
44 Min
Wolfsburg break and it’s three on two but Divadi can’t find the right ball to Gomez
42 Min
Ntep drives at pace down the Wolfsburg left, he’s becoming a pain in the neck now for Braunschweig
40 Min
Gomez wins another free kick, right side, 20 yards out. The Wolves are on top now, Eintracht have stepped back, Lieberknecht tries to get them going from the side.
35 Min
TOOOORRRRRRRRRRR – Gomez dispatches the penalty with ease, Wolfsburg take the lead close to half time — 1:0
34 Min
PENALTY – Wolfsburg
The referee correctly spots a handball by Valsvik – Gomez steps up…
29 Min
Wolfsburg are knocking on the door, they just can’t find that final pass. Gomez almost released in the area, it clips his back heel and bounces away.
24 Min
The Braunschweig travelling fans take it up a notch inside the Volkswagen Arena — Their team has found their feet, it’s becoming a thrilling contest
Braunschweig fans are in a vibrant mood #Bundesliga #WOBEBS pic.twitter.com/RdwMInpvmQ
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) May 25, 2017
22 Min
OH MY how has Mirko Boland missed that, it’s a free header from 3 yards — Braunschweig go very very close
20 Min
Malli fires in a free kick from the left side of the pitch, it worries Fejzic, who scrambles across his goal, but it takes a slight deflection — Goal kick
16 Min
Corner for Wolfsburg, the first of the night. Malli will take it — it’s easily cleared a poor delivery
15 Min
We’ve had the first 15 minutes — Limited opportunities for both sides but the passion is evident. It has all the feel of a cup game.!
13 Min
First yellow card of the night for EBS captain Ken Reichel — callously hacks down Malli
12 Min
Wolfsburg have settled the better here, but Braunschweig have a free kick right side 30 yards out.. It comes to nothing, a wasted opportunity. Knoche clears easily
10 Min
Yunus Malli fires a long diagonal ball into the box, it’s dangerous but nothing comes of it
8 Min
Braunschweig are tackling hard — Nyman gets a ticking off, nothing more
6 Min
An acrobatic attempt from inside the box by Daniel Didavi comes to nothing, good technique though.! 0:0 still
4 Min
It is an electric start here by both sides — neither want to sit back
3 Min
EBS with a free kick right side, almost in the corner. The referee wants it retaken, he hadn’t blown the whistle.
1 Min
Gomez wins a free kick, left side in a dangerous position. Yunus Malli fires it in but it’s just beyond the attackers on the back post.
Kick Off.!
Mario Gomez gets the game underway, It’s WOB to start.
Kick Off -2 Min
The teams are out the fans are loud… Survival or promotion awaits.!
Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig Kick Off -10 Min
We are 10 minutes from Kick Off – Mario Gomez has commented to German TV that “We’ll come out on top… we’re the better team” — Confident.!
Kick Off -20 Min
Who will win this first leg tie? Cast your vote over on our twitter page NOW!
20 min until Kick Off.! Who will win the 1st Leg of this #Relegation2017 playoff.? #Bundesliga #WOBEBS Vote NOW.!
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) May 25, 2017
Kick Off -34 Min
AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” blasts out across the PA system here inside the Volkswagen Arena — If the player’s are not ready I certainly am. I’ve got my boots Andries!
Kick Off -37 Min
The noise has gone up a notch. Not yet full the Volkswagen Arena welcomes both teams onto the pitch. Both sets of fans seem ready, will both sets of players handle the pressure?
Kick Off -45 Min
There’s 45 minutes to go before kick off. The lineups are out and both of our players to watch feature. There’s also just enough time read our preview if you haven’t had a chance yet.!
Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Braunschweig – Promotion/Relegation Preview
Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig
We are in place and awaiting what promises to be a thrilling encounter as the Bundesliga’s third from bottom side, VfL Wolfsburg, take on the third placed side from 2.Bundesliga, Eintracht Braunschweig. Full match commentary will be available here on our liveblog !!
We are in place for what promises to be a massive 1st leg #Relegation2017 #Bundesliga playoff b'tween @VfLWolfsburg_EN and @EintrachtBSNews pic.twitter.com/XW7pe61XCK
— Futbolgrad (@FutbolgradLive) May 25, 2017
The Futbolgrad Network is at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg to bring you our Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig promotion/relegation playoff liveblog.
Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig Buildup
Often described as the 180 minutes of hell the promotion/relegation playoffs will determine the final starter of the 2017-18 Bundesliga season. This season’s playoffs has Wolfsburg pitted against Braunschweig. Separated by just 35km, and sponsored by Volkswagen, there is a strong rivalry between the two clubs. The two clubs, therefore, do not only play for the right to compete in the Bundesliga next season, but also for regional supremacy.
We are live to follow Wolfsburg vs Braunschweig from the Volkswagen Arena. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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