46.
7:47 p.m
The second round goes into the second round without any personnel changes.
46.
19:46
Kick-off of the 2nd half
45.+1
7:36 p.m
Half-time conclusion:
VfL Wolfsburg have their backs against the wall heading into the Champions League group stage and are trailing 1-0 at half-time in front of their home crowd in the second leg against Paris FC. The guests are the more active team with the better plan and could even lead higher against unsettled she-wolves. Lisa Schmitz saved a penalty from Gaëtane Thiney in the twelfth minute, keeping her team in the game for the time being. Even after that, almost only Paris played and Julie Dufour rewarded her team for their effort with the opening goal. Paris repeatedly gets into good situations, especially in the transition game on the wings, and VfL had to thank Schmitz several times that the score was only 0-1. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg’s only real chance was tough. Ewa Pajor hit the post with a header from close range. At least that gives some hope for the second half. See you soon!
45.+1
7:31 p.m
End of 1st half
45.
7:31 p.m
Official added time (minutes): 1
44.
7:30 p.m
Mathilde Bourdieu is sent deep again and almost gets to the ball, but this time Kathrin Hendrich runs it safely in the penalty area.
42.
19:28
But first the hit has an effect. The Wolves now seem even more unsettled and keep losing the ball quickly.
40.
19:27
How does VfL react to the goal? In the first leg, the Wolves fought back from behind twice.
38.
19:23
Tooor for Paris FC, 0-1 by Julie Dufour
Now Paris is taking the lead! The French women win the ball high in counter-pressing and Clara Matéo hits it high into the box from the right corner of the penalty area. Lynn Wilms misjudged herself at the second post and let the ball pass. Julie Dufour is lurking behind and hits a deflected shot into the far corner from a tight angle.
35.
19:21
After a misunderstanding in the visitors’ defense, Pajor gets the ball on the left and wants to pass straight through to the free Huth, but gets stuck on the last defender in blue. There was more in it!
33.
7:19 p.m
VfL also gets a corner kick. Of course, we’re looking for Alex Popp, who scored twice with a header in the first leg. This time the captains are unfair and there is a free kick for Paris.
31.
7:18 p.m
Next chance for Paris! This time Bourdieu pulls away from the center of the penalty area and forces Schmitz to make the next save. The following corner brings nothing.
30.
19:17
Half an hour has passed in the AOK Stadium and so far the draw is rather flattering for VfL Wolfsburg. Paris has significantly more share of the game, acts more confidently and also had the best chance with Thiney’s penalty.
28.
7:15 p.m
Paris continues to play very focused and with a clear plan going forward. It always goes over the wings. This time Julie Soyer can cross from the right, but can’t find a taker either.
25.
19:11
Was that a wake-up call for the VfL women? At least the she-wolves now seem a little more confident in their actions.
23.
7:10 p.m
The post prevents the 1-0! The hosts actually have to take the lead with the first good opportunity. Vivien Endemann goes strong to the baseline on the right and crosses sharply into the five-yard box. Ewa Pajor is pretty free to head the ball there and can almost choose the corner. But the Pole wants to be too precise, puts her attempt on the left aluminum and from there the ball jumps into the arms of Chiamaka Nnadozie.
22.
7:08 p.m
Tommy Stroot wanted to dominate the game with his team today and have more possession of the ball. This hasn’t worked at all so far. Instead, his players seem unsettled and almost just run after him.
19.
7:04 p.m
The next degree comes from Clara Matéo. From ten meters she shoots from the left straight into the arms of Lisa Schmitz.
18.
7:04 p.m
Then the guests come again and Hendrich has to clear for the corner in desperate need. Célina Ould Hocine then fires from a tight angle into the near corner and Alexandra Popp has to save.
17.
19:02
Huth and Rauch work their way forward on the left side, but they get stuck and then the offside flag goes up.
14.
7:00 p.m
The she-wolves got away with a scare once, but it’s about time the hosts found an approach to this game. So far almost only Paris FC is playing.
12.
18:58
Penalty missed by Gaëtane Thiney, Paris FC
Lisa Schmitz holds the penalty! Thiney shoots quite well placed next to the left post, but Wolfsburg’s goalkeeper senses the corner and is on the move early. She steers the ball around the post with her fingertips!
11.
18:57
Penalty for Paris! Only France, second in the table, continues to play and now gets a penalty! Julie Dufour leads the ball further to the left in the penalty area to Mathilde Bourdieu, who shoots at full speed. Popp strides towards her and blocks the ball with his clearly extended arm. Clear thing!
9.
18:56
The Wolfsburg defense doesn’t seem solid today either. Clara Matéo takes Gaëtane Thiney with her on the right, who has a lot of time for her cross, but only passes the ball to a Wolfsburg player.
7.
6:55 p.m
The guests have the first good chance! Kaja Korošec, who replaced Margaux Le Mouël in midfield compared to the first leg, uses Mathilde Bourdieu and moves into the box from half left. She shoots into the right corner from 16 meters. Lisa Schmitz can steer the half-high ball to the side by flying.
5.
18:52
VfL is in its usual system with a back four and a three-man midfield. At the front, Pajor acts centrally today, Popp comes more from the midfield. Paris also plays a 4-3-3.
3.
6:50 p.m
Wolfsburg immediately stepped on the gas and Pajor energetically ran at goalkeeper Nnadozie, who had made a mistake in a similar situation in the first leg. This time the Nigerian will definitely clarify.
1.
6:46 p.m
The ball is rolling! As usual, the she-wolves play in green, of course, Paris wears blue.
18:42
The game is led by a Swedish team led by referee Tess Olofsson. The referees have just led the teams onto the lawn of the AOK Stadium and things can get started in just a few minutes. Will VfL Wolfsburg reach the group stage or will Paris pull off a surprise and knock out last year’s finalists?
6:17 p.m
The Wolves will also have to do without the ailing goalkeeper Merle Frohms today, who is still recovering from a concussion. Lisa Schmitz is once again guarding the VfL goal. Compared to the weekend, Alexandra Popp is back in the starting line-up after a short break, as is Vivien Endemann. Jule Brand and Chantal Hagel have to move to the bench. Paris coach Sandrine Soubeyrand had rotated a lot against Guingamp and is now undoing her five changes. As in the first leg, Greboval, Corboz, Thiney, Dufourt and Bourdieu are there from the start.
6:05 p.m
After the draw in the French capital, VfL coach Stroot noticed that his team “didn’t seem comfortable” there and is now focusing on “getting into the duels and getting the ball”. The 34-year-old has great respect for his opponent. “We know about Paris’ qualities. They have enormous speed and determination on offense. That’s not easy to defend,” said Stroot, adding: “It’s going to be a hot dance. We’re prepared for that.”
17:54
The form is right on both sides before this knockout duel. Both Wolfsburg and Paris clinched their fourth win in their fourth game in the league at the weekend and are still unbeaten in competitive games this season. Tommy Stroot’s team maintained their clean slate with a hard-earned 2-0 win at RB Leipzig, while Paris also beat EA Guingamp 2-0 in front of their home crowd.
5:50 p.m
The first leg a week ago was a wild ride. VfL took the lead early on, but then fell behind twice. Captain Alexandra Popp ironed out the mistakes of the visibly unsettled Wolfsburg defense with a brace and gave her team a decent starting position for this second leg.
5:46 p.m
Hello and welcome to the second leg between VfL Wolfsburg and Paris FC in the fight for qualification to the group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League! After the 3-3 draw in the first leg in France, the decision will be made today from 6:45 p.m. in the AOK Stadium!