Borussia Dortmund beat Wolfsburg 2-1 thanks to Serhou Guirassy’s late goal, extending their unbeaten run and cutting Bayern’s Bundesliga lead
Borussia Dortmund kept the Bundesliga title race alive with a dramatic 2-1 win at Wolfsburg. Serhou Guirassy struck late to secure all three points at the Volkswagen Arena. The victory reduced Bayern Munich’s lead to three points. Dortmund also extended their impressive unbeaten league run.
Niko Kovac marked a personal milestone with his 100th Bundesliga win as a coach. His side showed patience and control for long spells. Wolfsburg remained dangerous on the break throughout but the match swung on fine margins late on.
Dortmund started on the front foot and controlled possession early. Julian Brandt tested Wolfsburg’s back line with clever movement. The visitors went close in the 32nd minute when a deflected effort hit the woodwork. Pressure continued to build.
The breakthrough arrived seven minutes before the break. Julian Ryerson delivered a teasing cross from the right. Brandt nodded goalwards and Kamil Grabara could not keep it out. Dortmund went into half time deservedly ahead at 1-0.
Wolfsburg emerged with renewed energy in the second half. Their intensity increased and Dortmund began to retreat. The equaliser arrived in the 52nd minute from a set piece. Maximilian Arnold’s free kick found Konstantinos Koulierakis unmarked.
The defender rose highest and powered a header past Gregor Kobel. Wolfsburg gained belief and pushed for a second goal. Mohamed Amoura wasted two promising chances. Dortmund looked vulnerable during this spell.
As the match edged towards a draw, Dortmund regained composure. Kovac introduced fresh legs in Fabio Silva to inject urgency. Wolfsburg continued to threaten but lacked clinical finishing. A decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute.
Fabio Silva combined neatly with Felix Nmecha on the edge of the box. Guirassy timed his run perfectly and collected the final pass. He rifled a low shot into the left corner to silence the home crowd. Dortmund held firm to the final whistle.
Guirassy once again delivered in a crucial moment for Dortmund. The striker now has nine league goals this season. Ryerson impressed with his creativity and leads the team for assists. Brandt’s movement caused problems all evening.
For Wolfsburg, Koulierakis was strong defensively and scored their goal. Arnold dictated play from midfield during the second half. Missed chances ultimately cost the hosts. Their third straight defeat leaves them under pressure.
Dortmund finished with 65 percent possession, 14 shots and created the clearer chances overall. They have now scored in 21 consecutive Bundesliga matches. Wolfsburg registered 12 shots but struggled with efficiency.
The win moved Dortmund to 48 points after 21 matches. They sit second in the table and remain firmly in the hunt. Bayern remain top and host Hoffenheim next. The title race remains finely balanced.
Dortmund return home to face Mainz 05 in their next league fixture. A win would maintain momentum ahead of tougher tests. Wolfsburg drop to 15th and are just above the relegation places. They travel to face RB Leipzig next weekend.
