Overview
- SC Paderborn beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 after extra time, a result that confirms Wolfsburg's drop from the Bundesliga.
- The match turned after Joakim Maehle was shown a yellow‑red in the 14th minute, a decision Wolfsburg say decided the contest.
- Coach Dieter Hecking publicly criticised referee Felix Zwayer, saying the first booking lacked tact while accepting the second yellow was clear.
- Reports and photos show damage to the visitors' changing-room door at Paderborn's stadium and several outlets say defender Jeanuel Belocian smashed a locker-room door in frustration.
- Club leaders described tears in the dressing room and said they will take days to process the result before deciding on any managerial or structural changes, a step that could affect transfers, budgets and staffing for next season.