Werder Bremen produced a dramatic late comeback at the Weserstadion on Friday 7 November, defeating Wolfsburg 2 – 1 in a Bundesliga contest that swung with intensity, pressure, and a decisive contribution from Nigerian forward Victor Boniface, Footynaija.com reports.
The match, which had looked firmly in Wolfsburg’s control for more than an hour, turned in the closing stages as the hosts mounted a rousing response in front of their supporters.
Wolfsburg struck first in the 28th minute through Mattias Svanberg. The visitors had capitalised on a moment of organised pressing and efficiency that allowed them to settle into the game early. Bremen saw more of the ball throughout the half but struggled to produce clear openings, with Wolfsburg defending compactly and maintaining their lead into the interval.
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The Green and Whites had controlled nearly 60 percent of possession and registered 20 shots in total, yet the breakthrough did not come until the 83rd minute when Jens Stage levelled the encounter.
The equaliser energised the Weserstadion and set the stage for a frantic finale, with Wolfsburg pushed deep and increasingly unable to hold their structure.
Then came the decisive moment. Nigerian international Victor Boniface, who had been introduced in the 66th minute, delivered the assist for Samuel Mbangula’s stoppage time winner at 90 + 4.
The Super Eagles striker created the telling chance after a lively cameo that included 5 shots, two on target, and one created opportunity. Despite coming off the bench, the Akure-born striker finished as the highest-rated player, earning an 8.2 rating, per Flashscore.
The assist not only secured the points but also offered a timely boost for the 24 year old, who is on loan from Bayer Leverkusen and had been seeking a significant attacking contribution in recent weeks.
The 3 points lifted the hosts to 15 from 10 matches, strengthening their push out of the lower half of the table. Wolfsburg, meanwhile, remained on 8 points from 10 games, continuing a difficult run that has left them searching for consistency during the season.
