Brooks’ Wolfsburg defeats Kronholm’s Holstein Kiel in first leg of Bundesliga playoffs

VfL Wolfsburg defeated Holstein Kiel, 3-1, at the Volkswagen Arena in the first leg of Bundesliga relegation playoffs.

Divock Origi opened the scoring in the 13^th minute. Kingsley Schindler brought things level for the visitors in the 34^th minute, before Josip Brekalo re-established Wolfsburg’s lead in the 40^th minute. Yunus Malli added what could be the deciding goal in the 56^th minute. Holstein Kiel pushed for a crucial second away goal, but was unable to convert despite a plethora of chances.

The decisive second leg is on Monday, May 21^st at the Holstein-Stadion.