FT: WOLFSBURG 1-1 PSG (2-1)
Full-time and it is Wolfsburg who will face Arsenal in the semi-final after a very cagey game at the Volkswagen Arena. Alexandra Popp's stunner in the first half wins it for Wolfsburg, despite Diani giving PSG hope towards the end of the first half!
90' Substitution for Wolfsburg
Jule Brand comes on for Jonsdottir in the remaining seconds!
90'
Three minutes added on at the Volkswagen Arena!
It is now or never for PSG!
87'
Brilliant defending by Grace Geyoro means PSG still have hope in the closing stages.
A dangerous ball by Huth is well intercepted by the PSG defender.
86'
A ball by Jonsdottir which looked like a cross at first instance turns into a shot by the Iceland international, who hits the bar!
85'
A wasted chance by Karchaoui, who finds space on the edge of the area after good work by Vangsgaard, but the defender fires her shot over!
83'
PSG have to go for it now!
A goal from them takes this tie into extra-time.
But at the minute, it is the German side booking their place in the semi-final against WSL side Arsenal!
77'
Wolfsburg hit the bar!
A corner comes in from the left by Svenja Huth, who finds Oberdorf who hits the bar with her header.
A very end-to-end game here with just over 10 minutes left in the UWCL quarter-finals.
76'
A huge chance for Traore after just coming on, she was played through on goal but completely miss hits the shot, and it is a let off for Wolfsburg.
74' Substitution for PSG
PSG are making their fourth change of the game, with Bachmann coming off for Manssita Traore!
73' Substitution for Wolfsburg
The first change for the hosts, with Roord coming off for Ewa Pajor!
72'
Jonsdottir strikes at goal from far out but it goes wide!
69'
A good chance for the substitute Vangsgaard, who hits it on the volley from a corner and it goes just wide of the far post!
67'
Lena Oberdorf receives the first booking of this second leg!
Just over 20 minutes left in this tight UWCL tie at the Volkswagen Arena!
62' Substitution for PSG
PSG are throwing everything at it with another substitution at the Volkswagen Arena.
Sandy Baltimore makes way for Korbin Albert, in what is Albert's UWCL debut!
60'
Another great chance for Wolfsburg, this time from a corner, which is headed down by Popp but is cleared off the line!
This second half has completed mirrored the first half, with Wolfsburg now the side on top!
58'
A great save by Bouhaddi, and a huge moment in the tie!
Jill Roord was played through on goal but Bouhaddi rushed out to block the effort by the Wolfsburg striker!
54' Substitution for PSG!
Another change for the French side, with Lieke Martens making way for Mengwen Li.
53'
Incredible chance missed by Alexandra Popp!
A ball across goal finds Popp in acres of space, and it looks like a tap in but she hits the post!
A huge let off for PSG who are dropping deep at times in this second half.
51'
It's brilliant defending by Karchaoui!
Jonsdottir chips the ball over Bouhaddi, and it is a brilliant clearance by Karchaoui before it can reach the Wolfsburg goalscorer Popp!
49'
A big chance for PSG early on!
Hamraoui found herself free on the edge of the area, and fired a shot towards goal which is tipped over well by Frohms!
46' Second half kick-off!
We are underway here in the second half at the Volkswagen Arena!
46' Substitution for PSG
A big blow for the French side, who are forced to take off goalscorer Kadidiatou Diani after a shoulder injury near the end of the first half.
Amalie Vangsgaard replaces the striker.
HALF TIME- VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 PSG
Half time at the Volkswagen Arena, and it is 1-1 on the night but Wolfsburg take a 2-1 aggregate lead into the second half in this UEFA Women's Champions League tie.
A stunner from Alexandra Popp put the German side ahead but a headed finish from Kadidiatou Diani has given PSG a lifeline in this tie.
Second half coverage to come live here on VAVEL.com!
44'
Wolfsburg have looked shaky at the back at times, with PSG applying a high press, led by Diani and Bachmann.
39'
Bachmann with a big chance to level the tie!
She found space on the left side of the 18 yard box to strike at goal but fires over!
She is finding a lot of space over on that left side.
36'
Just when it looked like PSG were fading out of the game, Diani has brought the French side right back into the side.
It is now a very cagey game by both sides towards the end of this first half!
30' DIANI GETS ONE BACK!
DIANI GIVES PSG HOPE!
It's a brilliant ball in by Karachaoui onto the head of Diani, who guides it low past Frohms to give the French side hope in the tie!
29'
Another huge chance for Popp!
It's a great cross in from the right and a diving headed effort from Popp goes straight at Bouhaddi, if it is either side of the goalkeeper it is in!
26'
Wolfsburg have woken up after that goal, and are doing better to keep the ball away from the French side.
20' GOAL FOR WOLFSBURG!
A STUNNER FROM ALEXANDRA POPP!
She plays a one-two and hits a shot from outside the box from a difficult angle, and hits it into the top right corner!
Completely against the run of play, but what a finish by the German international!
18'
Bachmann continues to cause problems for Wolfsburg, getting down the left and onto the byline on multiple occasions.
15'
Still it is PSG on top, with Baltimore firing a shot over the bar from outside the box.
Whilst PSG have had several chances, Merie Frohms is yet to be truly tested in the Wolfsburg net!
12' GOAL FOR PSG - Ruled out for offside
It's Diani with the goal for PSG! But it's been ruled out for offside by VAR! A big wakeup call for Wolfsburg, who have not got into this game as of yet!
10'
It has been all PSG in this first ten minutes, they have had several chances to level up the tie.
Wolfsburg just cannot get into the game at the minute.
7'
The referee for the game tonight between Wolfsburg and PSG in the UWCL is Cheryl Foster 🏴
She became the first Female referee to take charge of a Cymru Premier game back in 2018
#VFLWolfsburg | #PSG | #WOLPSG | #UWCL | #Cymru | #CymruPremier pic.twitter.com/EwNG33wPij — Harry Ware (@HarryWare07) March 30, 2023
5'
Karchaoui takes a shot from miles out but it goes well wide.
PSG are looking for an equaliser early on in this second leg, as Fazer also takes a shot at goal in the box but it goes straight into the hands of Frohms.
A good start by the visitors!
2'
PSG looking to get on the front foot early, with Bachmann finding space on the byline but couldn't find a cross past the Wolfsburg defence on the left.
1' Kick-off in the UWCL!
Kick-off at the Volkswagen Arena!
Kick-off imminent in Germany!
The teams are out at the Volkswagen Arena, as we approach kick-off in a crucial game in the UEFA Women's Champions League between VfL Wolfsburg and PSG.
15 minutes until kick-off at the Volkswagen Arena!
15 minutes until kick-off in Germany.
The only goalscorer in this tie, Dominique Janssen, starts for the host, as Wolfsburg look to use their advantage to make them the only German side in the UWCL semi-final.
It comes after Bayern Munich were knocked out by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium yesterday, despite taking a 1-0 advantage into London.
A stunner by Frida Maanum helped Arsenal on their way to the last four.
PSG - Diani and Bachmann start:
Kadidiatou Diani starts for PSG tonight, as she looks to build on her three goals in the UEFA Women's Champions League this season.
She has 17 goals in the French top flight for the visitors and will be looking to use her clinical finishing in this evening's crucial clash.
Ramona Bachmann also starts for the visitors, who have a strong frontline going into this game at the Volkswagen Arena.
VfL Wolfsburg - Marina Hegering on bench for hosts:
The big news is that Marina Hegering is dropped to the bench by Stroot.
The experienced defender came off at half time between tonight's host and Bayern Munich in the Frauen-Bundesliga at the weekend, and only makes the bench tonight.
Top scorer Alexandra Popp starts for the German side.
VfL Wolfsburg lineup for the UWCL:
Unsere Startelf für das Viertelfinal-Rückspiel in der @UWCL! 👊#WOBPSG #UWCL #VfLWolfsburg pic.twitter.com/Et28tlDMIJ — VfL Wolfsburg Frauen (@VfL_Frauen) March 30, 2023
PSG lineup at the Volkswagen Arena:
📄🆗 Le onze de départ pour ce quart de finale retour d'@UWCL ! 🔴🔵#WOBPSG I #UWCL pic.twitter.com/q2LriljHi5 — PSG Féminines (@PSG_Feminines) March 30, 2023
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It is set to be an intriguing clash at the Volkswagen Arena between VfL Wolfsburg and PSG, as the French side look to turn over a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Germany.
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What time does the game kick-off across the world?
- India: 10:15pm BST
- South Africa: 7:45pm BST
- Australia: 3:15am BST
- Asia: 1:45am BST
What time does the game kick-off?
Kick-off in Germany is at 5:45pm BST, and will be live to UK viewers on DAZN and DAZN's Youtube channel.
VfL Wolfsburg vs PSG - Prediction:
Prediction - Wolfsburg 1-1 PSG
Whilst PSG could get on the scoresheet in Germany, the experience in the Wolfsburg side should get them through in the tie. For the younger Wolfsburg players, having those experienced players will calm the nerves which they may have. With a strong defence, the hosts should progress. But, if PSG can get a goal early, it could be an exciting game for the neutral!
Past meetings between VfL Wolfsburg and PSG:
The first leg between the two sides was the first time the two met in eight years.
Dominique Janssen's penalty ensured Wolfsburg came away with the victory at the Parc des Princes.
Wolfsburg won the meeting before that in what was also the Champions League in 2015. A 2-1 win for the Germans in France was not enough to progress in the UWCL, after PSG beat Wolfsburg 2-0 eight days before that in the first leg.
Key Player for VfL Wolfsburg - Marina Hegering
Whilst they will want to add to their scoring at the Volkswagen Arena, a key focus for Wolfsburg will be at the back to esnure they don't let PSG back into the tie.
With her international and club experience, Marina Hegering will be crucial in that happening if she is to start for the hosts.
Hegering has also contributed to the goals this season for Wolfsburg. She has four goals to her name in the Frauen-Bundesliga and also has a goal in the UWCL, similar to her centre-back partner Dominique Janssen who scored the winner in the first leg.
The duo will be vital in ensuring Wolfsburg make it through to the semi-final of the UWCL.
Key Player for PSG - Kadidiatou Diani
If PSG are to turn the tie around to progress into the semi-final of the UEFA Women's Champions League, Kadidiatou Diani could play a key role.
With 17 goals to her name in the French top flight this season, she has been clinical in front of goal for PSG. She also has three goals to her name in the UWCL this season.
Having been at PSG since 2017, Diani along with PSG will be looking to compete with French rivals Lyon on the European stage. If they were to beat one of the favourites in Wolfsburg, it would be a huge step to doing that.
Probable line-up for VfL Wolfsburg:
Team News for VfL Wolfsburg:
It could be a unchanged side for VfL Wolfsburg after their victory in the first leg at the Parc des Princes.
The home side made four changes in the second half in their defeat to Bayern Munich in the Frauen-Bundesliga, as they looked to rest players ahead of a crucial clash against PSG.
Predicted XI:
Frohms; Hendrich, Hegering, Janssen, Rauch; Oberdorf, Lattwein; Huth, Roord, Popp; Pajor. (4-2-3-1)
Probable line-up for PSG:
Team News for PSG:
Élisa de Almeida will be unavailable for PSG after her red card in the first leg at the Parc des Princes.
After going off early against Montpellier, midfielder Kheira Hamraoui could be out, whilst Ramona Bachmann will be available and looking to add to her goals this season after bagging the winner in that game last time out.
Predicted XI:
Bouhaddi; Karchaoui, Geyoro, Georgieva, Lawrence; Bachmann, Jean-Francois, Fazer; Baltimore , Diani, Groenen. (4-3-3)
Who is the referee and her assistants?
The referee for Vfl Wolfsburg vs PSG will be Cheryl Foster from Wales. Her assistants her Ceri Louise Williams and Anita Vad, whilst the fourth official is Iuliana Demetrescu, with the Video Assistant Referee being Fedayi San.
VfL Wolfsburg: A look at the hosts!
Tommy Stroot will be hoping his side stay composed to secure their place in the semi-finals, with his side having the advantage going into the game at the Volkswagen Arena.
Dominique Janssen's penalty in the 62nd minute of the first leg is what separate's the two sides going into the game.
Stroot will be hoping his sides' loss to league rivals Bayern Munich last time out won't hinder Wolfsburg's chances against PSG in this second leg clash.
PSG: The visitors view!
PSG will be looking to over turn a 1-0 defecit from the first leg at the Parc des Princes. They will be without France international Élisa de Almeida, after she was sent off in the first leg against Wolfsburg.
Despite the loss in the first leg, they remain the only team unbeaten in the top flight of French football and will go into the game with confidence after a 1-0 win last time out against Montpellier.
The match will be played at the Volkswagen Arena.
The match will be played at the Volkswagen Arena, in Germany, with a capacity of 30,000 people. With the home side in a battle with Bayern Munich at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga and the potential of booking their place in the Semi-Final of the UWCL, there could be a huge crowd for this quarter-final tie.
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