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Essen Hold Wolfsburg to 1-1, Denting Title Bid

The draw leaves Wolfsburg 11 points behind Bayern with a game in hand.

Overview

  • Kessya Bussy put Wolfsburg ahead in the 4th minute before Ella Touon equalised for Essen in the 48th.
  • Wolfsburg dominated long spells at home on matchday 18 but failed to turn pressure into a winner.
  • SGS goalkeeper Kim Sindermann preserved the point with late saves, including denying Ella Peddemors in the 90+4 minute.
  • Essen celebrated a valuable result yet remain on a six-match league run without a win and hover just above the drop zone.
  • The point contrasts sharply with Wolfsburg’s 8-0 victory in the reverse fixture and further blunts their pursuit of the leaders.