Leipzig, Germany, GER — Brajan Gruda's late equalizer rescued a point for RB Leipzig in a dramatic 2-2 draw with VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena. The match featured nine total goal attempts with only four standing, as both sides saw multiple efforts waved off in a chaotic Bundesliga encounter.
Conrad Harder broke the deadlock in the 19th minute for Leipzig, but the goal was disallowed. Benjamin Henrichs appeared to give the hosts the lead in the 34th minute, only to see that effort ruled out as well. Gruda thought he had scored in the 41st minute, but again the goal did not stand.
Yan Diomande finally put Leipzig ahead legitimately in the 49th minute, giving the home side a deserved lead after dominating possession. Mohammed Amoura equalized for Wolfsburg in the 52nd minute with a quick response. Diomande restored Leipzig's advantage in the 67th minute, but Rômulo had another Leipzig goal disallowed moments later in the 70th minute.
Mattias Svanberg put Wolfsburg ahead 2-1 in the 78th minute, appearing to complete the comeback for the visitors. However, Gruda struck in the 88th minute with a legitimate goal this time, ensuring Leipzig avoided defeat.
GOALS:- 49' Yan Diomande - RB Leipzig- 52' Mohammed Amoura - VfL Wolfsburg- 67' Yan Diomande - RB Leipzig- 78' Mattias Svanberg - VfL Wolfsburg- 88' Brajan Gruda - RB Leipzig
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- RB Leipzig: Yan Diomande - 2 goals, controlled midfield- VfL Wolfsburg: Mattias Svanberg - Go-ahead goal, solid distribution
KEY STAT: RB Leipzig dominated possession 68%-32% and outshot Wolfsburg 19-10 with 10 shots on target compared to three for the visitors.