Wolfsburg Thrown Out Of German Cup Over Substitution Mix-Up

Aug 17, 2021

Wolfsburg Thrown Out Of German Cup Over Substitution Mix-Up

Worlfsburg used six substitution of their first-round match vs Preussen Muenster.© VfL Worlfsburg/Instagram

Bundesliga membership Wolfsburghave been thrown out of the German Cup after their new coach Mark van Bommel made another substitution than the foundations enable throughout their first-round win. The error occurred when Wolfsburg’s cup tie at fourth-tier minnows Preussen Muenster on August 8 went to extra-time, throughout which Van Bommel made a sixth substitution. Competitors guidelines enable solely 5 adjustments. It was an embarrassing mistake for the ex-Bayern Munich midfielder throughout his first aggressive recreation in control of the Wolves, who’ve certified for the Champions League.

Wolfsburg received 3-1 at Muenster after further time, however the hosts appealed to the German Soccer Affiliation (DFB) after they realised the guests’ mistake.

Because of this, Munster’s title will go into the draw on August 29 for the second spherical after the DFB disqualified Wolfsburg on Monday evening, and awarded Muenster a 2-0 win, following a five-hour listening to.

“That is probably the most bitter resolution you may make. We had no room for manoeuvre,” mentioned Stephan Oberholz, deputy chairman of the DFB sports activities court docket in Frankfurt.

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Wolfsburg can attraction the choice and are taking a look at their authorized choices.

“We’re dissatisfied and would have most popular a special final result. We don’t agree with the choice and can now look at authorized motion,” mentioned Wolfsburg’s managing director Dr. Tim Schumacher.

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