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In a thrilling ending, the “wolves” have to deal with several setbacks. In the end, it is not enough, even if it is exciting again in the final phase.
VfL Wolfsburg footballers missed their third Champions League win. The German champions and cups lost 1: 3 (0: 2) to defending champion Olympique de Lyon in the final in San Sebastián.
Eugenie Le Sommer (25th) and Saki Kumagai (44th) let Wolfsburg’s triple dream explode at the Anoeta Stadium. Alexandra Popp gave the VfL hope again with her connecting goal (58th), but former wolf Sara Björk Gunnarsdottir (88th) made everything clear for the French.
Record-winning Lyon with national player Dzsenifer Marozsan claimed the handle cup for the seventh time, which the French have not given away since 2016. So far, VfL has only claimed the three-pack title in its debut season in the queen category. A year later he successfully defended his title.
The complete game to read on the ticker:
Final whistle! That’s in San Sebastián! Olympique Lyonnais win 3: 1 against the unfortunate women of Wolfsburg and are the winner of the Women’s Champions League for the seventh time. In the end, a deserved triumph for the French, who were the best team throughout the match and survived a period of pressure for VfL in the second half. The “Wolves” were too passive, especially before the break, but at least they can comfort themselves a little with a strong second half.
90. Minute: There are six minutes of stoppage time, but Wolfsburg seems broken.
90. Minute: Lyon changes again: strong Le Sommer falls, Alex Greenwood enters the game, plus Melvine Malard for Majri.
88th minute: GOAL! The decision! The 1: 3! Abt launches a Lyon corner at Le Sommer’s feet, which starts from the edge of the penalty area. The ball deflects and hits Gunnarsdottir, who hits ice cream. Bitter for Wolfsburg: The Icelander only arrived in Lyon from the VfL in June.
87. Minute: Now Lyon coach Jean-Luc Vasseur is also changing: Shanice van de Sanden replaces Cascarino and Jodie Taylor replaces Maroszan.
81. Minute: In a corner, Lyon goalkeeper Bouhaddi and Wolfsburg’s Rolfö collide with their heads at Lyon 16 and go down. Both must be treated for minutes, but can continue.
78. Minute: Lerch changes for the third time, bringing in Pauline Bremer for Anna Pale. Media: More offensive, but also more risky.
76. Minute: Both teams are currently neutralizing, Wolfsburg is much better at the game, Lyon is trying to regain control. Scoring opportunities are slim these days, but the tension is mounting. Because VfL is running out of time.
65. Minute: Lyonese’s gaze knocked out, Wolfsburg is now better at the game, he seems more determined offensively. Are you spinning the game now?
61. Minute: VfL coach Lerch adds, brings Lena Oberdorf for Ewa Pajor and Pia-Sophie Wolter for Svenja Huth.
58. Minute: OBJECTIVE! The 12! The next hit for Wolfsburg! Rolfö prevails on the left, his center extending to Pajor, directly over the head of Alexandra Popp, who nods in an untenable position in the space of five meters.
The later goal: Popp (center) heads in 1: 2. (Source: Reuters)
50. Minute: Le Sommer again. Cascarino leaves Janssen and Engen, plays in the penalty area on the scorer, who deforms. Take a deep breath with the “female wolves.”
48. Minute: It continues as in the first half: Le Sommer stops Abt with a shot from 16 meters, the Wolfsburg goalkeeper has to clear the corner, which then does not contribute anything.
46. Minute: Let’s start with the second round. Can the “wolves” come back?
Halftime: Lyon deserved to lead in the Champions League final. VfL was too disorganized on defense in the first half, followed often, too late and offensively harmless. Lyon, meanwhile, played hard and repeatedly put pressure on Wolfsburg. There have to be more German series champions after the break.
45. Minute: Half time in San Sebastian and hopefully time for Wolfsburg to meet up.
Minute 44: GOAL! Almost consistently 0: 2! Cascarino wins on the right, crosses into the Wolfsburg penalty area and the ball jumps right in front of Saki Kumagai’s feet in failed attempts to clarify. The Japanese shoots directly from 18 meters, unsustainable for the Department.
The 0: 2 from Wolfsburg’s point of view: Lyons Kumagai takes the 16th. (Source: Reuters)
43. Minute: Wolfsburg ball lands again and again in Lyon, the team seems insecure.
39. Minute: Next blow for Wolfsburg: national player Sara Doorsun injured in a defensive action, is treated on the field for minutes. When she leaves the field, she shakes her head, but returns, but has to give up soon after. Kathrin Hendrich comes into play for them.
Disappointed: Wolfsburg’s Doorsun had to be injured. (Source: Reuters)
34. Minute: And Lyon continued to dominate the game in the following minutes. In their offensive actions, the players from southeastern France appear more determined, with the Wolfsburg women still not working together.
Minute 25: GOAL! Then Lyon comes out cold as stone! Star forward Eugenie Le Sommer puts the French in the lead! The striker fails in the Wolfsburg team’s penalty area to shoot, Abt can still stop the first attempt, but Le Sommer arrives unrestricted on the sidelines and gives Abt no chance on the second attempt. The VfL defense slept there. The 0: 1.
The 0: 1: Le Sommer scores against Wolfsburg goalkeeper Abt (Source: Reuters)
24. Minute: Now VfL comes into play a little better, apparently it has survived the first phase of pressure from Lyon, the game calms down a bit. But the first big opportunity for the champions of the German series is still missing.
18. Minute: And Abbot is asked again immediately: Cascarino prevails on the right and shoots into the Wolfsburg penalty area from an acute angle. Abbot clears the corner, which contributes nothing.
Lyons Cascarino (left) at the conclusion against Wolfsburgs Goeßling. (Source: Reuters)
17. Minute: Brief moment of shock: Wolfsburg goalkeeper Abt doesn’t hold back a Lyon pass and he’s lucky there isn’t a Lyon girl around.
13. Minute: And there is the first best chance for the “Wolves” – but Alexandra Popp misses the ball at Lyon from five a side, goalkeeper Bouhaddi catches a cross.
12. Minute: Departure disputed in San Sebastián: Lyon attacked early, but Wolfsburgs held on. There wasn’t a great opportunity yet.
8:00 pm: It starts at the Anoeta Stadium.
7:59 pm: Strong gesture from both teams before kick-off: the players – here Lyons Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir – kneel in solidarity with the “Black Lives Matter” movement in the United States.
Women’s Champions League – Final – VfL Wolfsburg v Olympique Lyonnais (Source: Reuters)
7:55 pm: And that’s how Olympique de Lyon plays:
7:52 pm – Before the start: this is how the wolves enter the game:
Coach Lerch switched to two positions, bringing in Lena Goeßling and Anna Blässer for Kathrin Hendrich and Joelle Wiedemeyer, who had played 1-0 in the semifinals against FC Barcelona.
7:50 pm – After 2013 and 2014, it would be the third win for Stephan Lerch’s team. The team surrounding star scorer Pernille Harder has dominated the Bundesliga for years and recently won the double four times in a row. Do the “wolves” do the same as Bayern and celebrate the triple? With Olympique de Lyon, a tough rival awaits in the final in San Sebastián. The French around German national player Dzsenifer Maroszan have won the premier class without interruption since 2016.
