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Key moments
End of the match!
FINAL! The match at Signal Iduna Park is over. Borussia Dortmund won at home by the narrowest of margins against Wolfsburg thanks to Karim Adeyemi's goal in the first half. They remain two points behind Bayern in the table. 1-0, final score.
A new substitution is announced for Borussia Dortmund in the match. Coach Niko Kovac makes one last substitution to continue defending the lead, which remains minimal. Salih Özcan enters the field to replace Marcel Sabitzer.
Additional time
The match at Signal Iduna Park is coming to an end. The clock shows that we have reached the 90th minute, but before the referee blows the whistle to end the game, he decides to add four minutes of stoppage time. Borussia Dortmund are still winning.
We are in the final minutes of the match. Borussia Dortmund has moved closer to the opponent's area in an attempt to score the second goal of the match, but has lacked effectiveness, in addition to facing resistance from Kamil Grabara.
There is another substitution in the game as we enter the final stretch. Coach Paul Simonis decides to make one last change in Wolfsburg. Now, Dženan Pejčinović enters the field of play in place of Joakim Maehle.
Two new substitutions are made in the match for Borussia Dortmund. Jobe Bellingham and Julian Brandt entered the field to replace Karim Adeyemi and Felix Nmecha. Niko Kovac continues to refresh his team.
There is another substitution in the match. Once again, Paul Simonis decides to make a change for Wolfsburg. Jonas Wind enters the field to replace Patrick Wimmer, who left the field looking quite upset.
There are 20 minutes left in the game. Wolfsburg, aside from the play where their players claimed a goal, has not had any more chances in the second half. It has been a poor performance by the team overall in the match.
There is another substitution in the match. Now, it is Niko Kovac who decides to freshen things up for Borussia Dortmund. Carney Chukwuemeka enters the field to replace Maximilian Beier. He brings fresh energy to the midfield.
Two new substitutions are made for Wolfsburg. The coach decides to shake up his team once again and sends two new players onto the pitch: Mattias Svanberg and Christian Eriksen. Lovro Majer and Vinicius Souza leave the field.
BALL HITS THE POST! Wolfsburg had their chance. The visiting team came close to equalizing after a set piece that ended with a header from Konstantinos Koulierakis, which hit the bottom of the crossbar and bounced off the line.
Follow the match as it unfolds. Borussia Dortmund are trying to attack down the wings to keep the pressure on their opponents. For now, the score remains 1-0, with Wolfsburg unable to get forward and try to find an equalizer.
The first few minutes of the second half of this match are underway. Borussia Dortmund took the initiative to stay on the attack. Wolfsburg, despite the substitution made by their coach, are not venturing far from their own half so as not to leave themselves exposed.
Second half begins
The match resumes at Signal Iduna Park! The referee gives the order to move the ball again and the match restarts with the beginning of the second half. There was a substitution for Wolfsburg, with Adam Daghim coming on for Andreas Skov Olsen.
End of the first half!
FINAL! The first half is over. Nothing interesting happened in stoppage time. The referee ends the first half of the match at Signal Iduna Park, and Karim Adeyemi's goal gives Dortmund the lead over Wolfsburg.
Additional time
The first half is coming to an end. The clock shows that we have reached the 45th minute of the match, but before the referee blows the whistle to send the teams into halftime, he decides to add four minutes of stoppage time. Borussia Dortmund continues to lead.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND HAD IT! A quick break by the home team down the left wing ended with a shot by Maximilian Beier near the box, but goalkeeper Kamil Grabara made a great save to prevent the score from becoming 2-0.
We are entering the final minutes of the first half. There is little time left before the end of the first half, and we are still only one goal ahead. Wolfsburg has not troubled the opposing team's defense again, and Gregor Kobel continues to be a spectator.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND HAD IT! Great approach by the home team, who had the chance to score their second goal with Maximilian Beier. The midfielder received a cross from the right and headed the ball, but it went just wide of the right post.
We're halfway through the match at Signal Iduna Park. So far, it's been a fairly slow and boring game. Borussia Dortmund is trying to step up the intensity in search of a second goal, although they are also prioritizing their defensive organization.
Despite Borussia Dortmund's goal a few moments ago, the match has lacked pace so far. The home team continues to dominate, but Wolfsburg has been unable to respond. The score remains 1-0, with few dangerous moments.
GOOOOAL!
GOOOOOOOOOAL! GOOOOOAL! GOAL for Borussia Dortmund! Karim Adeyemi scores! A tremendous goal from the German striker! A powerful shot from outside the box to place the ball just inside the left post. Good recovery from Julian Ryerson to set up the play.
We've reached the first quarter of an hour of the match. We still haven't had a single scoring opportunity in the game. Wolfsburg is betting on the counterattack, although they've wasted a couple of transitions to attack in which the opposing defense was caught out of position.
The match is underway at Signal Iduna Park, although there hasn't been much action so far. The first few minutes of the game have been quite slow. Both teams have lacked intensity. We are still scoreless.
The first yellow card of the match is shown. The referee decides to caution Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Dortmund after he attempts an overhead kick in the box and ends up hitting an opponent in the face.
MATCH STARTS!
THE MATCH IS UNDERWAY! The referee gives the order to move the ball by blowing his whistle and the game Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg of the Bundesliga matchday 4 is already being played at the Signal Iduna Park. We will see who gets the three points.
Teams on the field
We are ready for this Bundesliga matchday! The Signal Iduna Park welcomes Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg players to the pitch. The fans in attendance have prepared a remarkable atmosphere. The ball will be rolling in a few moments.
Substitutes - Wolfsburg
These are the players Paul Simonis has on the bench.
29. Marius Müller (GK), 8. Bence Dardai, 11. Adam Daghim, 17. Dženan Pejčinović, 23. Jonas Wind, 24. Christian Eriksen, 26. Aaron Zehnter, 32. Mattias Svanberg.
Starting XI - Wolfsburg
1-4-2-3-1
| 1. Kamil Grabara |
| 2. Kilian Fischer | 15. Moritz Jenz | 4. Konstantinos Koulierakis | 21. Joakim Maehle |
| 27. Maximilian Arnold | 5. Vinícius Souza |
| 7. Andreas Olsen | 10. Lovro Majer | 39. Patrick Wimmer |
| 9. 9. Mohamed Amoura |
Coach: Paul Simonis
Substitutes - Borussia Dortmund
These are the players Niko Kovac has available on the bench:
33. Alexander Meyer (GK), 2. Yan Couto, 6. Salih Özcan, 7. Jobe Bellingham, 10. Julian Brandt, 13. Pascal Gross, 17. Carney Chukwuemeka, 37. Cole Campbell, 39. Filippo Mané.
Starting XI - Borussia Dortmund
1-3-4-2-1
| 1. Gregor Kobel |
| 4. Nico Schlotterbeck | 3. Waldemar Anton | 5. Rami Bensebaini |
| 20. Marcel Sabitzer | 8. Felix Nmecha |
| 26. Julian Ryerson | | 24. Daniel Svensson |
| 26. Julian Ryerson | | 24. Daniel Svensson |
| 27. Karim Adeyemi | 14. Maximilian Beier |
| 9. Serhou Guirassy |
Coach: Niko Kovac
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The arrival of Wolfsburg
Amidst a rather expectant atmosphere, the Wolfsburg delegation has arrived at Signal Iduna Park. The visiting team is also putting the finishing touches in place before the start of the match. The kickoff is fast approaching.
The arrival of Borussia Dortmund
Last five matches - Wolfsburg
September 13 – Bundesliga: 3–3 vs. Wolfsburg
September 3 – Friendly match: 1–2 vs. Paderborn (Lost)
August 31 – Bundesliga: 1–1 vs Mainz 05
August 23 – Bundesliga: 1–3 vs. Heidenheim (Won)
August 16 – DFB Pokal: 0–9 vs. SV Hemelingen (Won)
Last five matches - Borussia Dortmund
16 de septiembre – UEFA Champions League: 4-4 vs Juventus
September 13 – Bundesliga: 0–2 vs. Heidenheim (won)
August 31 – Bundesliga: 3–0 vs Union Berlin (Won)
August 23 – Bundesliga: 3–3 vs. St. Pauli
August 18 – DFB Pokal: 0–1 vs. Rot-Weiss Essen (Won)
All set at the Signal Iduna Park
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