VfL Wolfsburg stunned Borussia Dortmund with a 1-0 extra-time victory in the DFB-Pokal second round on 29 October 2024 at the Volkswagen Arena, Softfootball reports. The winning goal came in the 117th minute from striker Jonas Wind, sealing Dortmund’s early exit from the competition.
Despite controlling 65% of possession and recording 15 shots (4 on target), Dortmund failed to break down a resolute Wolfsburg defense. Wolfsburg, who managed 12 shots with 2 on target, relied on clinical finishing and tactical discipline.
The match featured several cautions, including Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, Jamie Gittens, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ramy Bensebaini, while Wolfsburg had yellow cards for Maximilian Arnold and Salih Özcan. Substitutions were heavily used in extra time as both teams sought a breakthrough.
Jonas Wind’s decisive strike in extra time ended Dortmund’s cup hopes and propelled Wolfsburg into the next round, marking a memorable victory for the hosts.
