Bundesliga: Wolfsburg’s new coach loses spectacularly initially | EUROtoday

VfL Wolfsburg goes into the long run with Daniel Bauer as head coach, however nonetheless has a number of work to do below the brand new coach. Shortly after the announcement of Bauer’s promotion, the VW membership suffered a 3:4 (1:1) draw in opposition to SC Freiburg in a turbulent Bundesliga recreation and is subsequently caught within the backside of the desk on the winter break.

In entrance of twenty-two,045 spectators, three objectives from Dzenan Pejcinovic (thirteenth, forty ninth, 69th minutes) weren’t sufficient for Wolfsburg’s third win in a row. Philipp Treu (fifth), Vincenzo Grifo (56th, penalty kick), Jenson Seelt (71st, personal purpose) and Derry Scherhant (78th) ensured Freiburg’s victory.

A great hour earlier than the beginning of the sport, the VW membership introduced that Bauer can be promoted from interim to move coach. After his profitable work in current weeks, the earlier U19 coach will obtain a contract till June 30, 2027.

“Daniel once again took over the team in a difficult phase and not only stabilized it, but also developed it week after week. He managed to form a strong unit and bring new life into the team,” VfL managing director Peter Christiansen was quoted as saying within the membership’s assertion. “We are convinced that Daniel is the right man to achieve the best possible sporting success this season and beyond,” stated the brand new VfL sports activities director Pirmin Schwegler.

1. FC Cologne – 1. FC Union Berlin 0:2 (0:0)

Newcomer Cologne didn’t handle to interrupt free on the finish of the 12 months. Coach Lukas Kwasniok’s crew misplaced to the Berliners after they met former FC coach Steffen Baumgart after conceding a late purpose and being outnumbered 0-1 (0-0) and have been ready for a win for six video games.

The Köpenickers fortunately took the lead in stoppage time (90+1) because of joker András Schäfer and celebrated two Bundesliga wins in a row for the primary time this season. Cologne’s Rav van den Berg was the final man to see the pink card after a handball (83′).

While Union goes into the winter break with 21 factors, Cologne has 16 factors and nonetheless has a little bit of a buffer in opposition to the relegation zone regardless of a winless streak.

Hamburger SV – Eintracht Frankfurt 1:1 (1:1)

HSV stays sturdy at house in opposition to European Cup groups and has prolonged its collection. The North Germans drew 1-1 (1-1) in opposition to Champions League members Eintracht Frankfurt and ended their fourth house recreation in a row with out defeat.

In entrance of 57,000 spectators within the sold-out Volksparkstadion, Albert Sambi Lokonga (nineteenth minute) gave the hosts the lead. Hugo Larsson (twenty sixth) equalized shortly afterwards. An offside purpose by Hamburg’s substitute Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira (eightieth) was disallowed after the video assistant intervened.

FC Augsburg – Werder Bremen 0-0

Manuel Baum missed the final purpose in his short-term job as interim coach of FC Augsburg. In the 0-0 draw in opposition to SV Werder Bremen, who had not received for the fifth time in a row, it was not sufficient to realize the hoped-for house win. However, Baum was very near his second win within the third recreation as Sandro Wagner’s interim successor.

In lengthy damage time, substitute striker Phillip Tietz headed the ball onto the crossbar. Before that, a purpose by Alexis Claude-Maurice was disallowed after a VAR overview attributable to an alleged foul play within the making (eightieth). And a shot from substitute Elvis Rexhbecaj hit the put up (76th).

VfB Stuttgart – TSG Hoffenheim 0-0

“We’re spoiling your party!” the Hoffenheim followers unfurled a banner earlier than kick-off. Both groups then took over collectively. You need not know something extra about this recreation.