Mast is invited to whip a cross into the box from the left-hand side, but instead finds a pass infield, with Naldo eventually giving away a clumsy free kick. The home side have a chance to score from this, with the fans behind the net making plenty of noise!
87'
The away side are retaining the ball well, with the hosts having essentially given up on this tie. Their pressing is fairly relaxed, with Meier's men wanting to hear the final whistle sooner rather than later.
85'
Wolfsburg aren't taking their foot off the gas in the final five minutes, with Gustavo driving to within shooting distance. The Brazil international sends a 25-yard effort curling just beyond the post, with Schwolow looking very worried in the Bielefeld net! The goalkeeper is fortunate to see the ball head narrowly wide.
83'
Wolfsburg are briefly down to ten, as Schafer receives some treatment on the sideline, but the substitute is quickly back on the field of play. Arnold does well to track back and deny a break from Bielefeld, with the goalscorer shepherding a loose pass back to his goalkeeper.
81'
We're into the final 10 minutes of play, with not long separating Wolfsburg and a domestic final. Hemlein is the target of a lofted pass down the right-hand side, but it is far too heavy and rolls through to Benaglio - under the watchful eye of Naldo.
79'
Hemlein whips in a cross from the right flank, but Naldo is on hand to make a good defensive header to deny Klos. Moments later, Benaglio is forced to make a save in two stages, after Hemlein fired a dipping half-volleyed attempt at goal.
77'
Benaglio takes his time to take a goal kick, with the away side in absolutely no rush at the moment. Ulm tries to jostle with Vieirinha down the left-hand side, but the Portuguese make-shift full-back stands strong against the substitute and defuses any possible danger.
76'
K. van der Biezen enters the game and replaces F. Klos.
75'
Mast lifts a cross into the box from the left-hand side, but Benaglio comes out well to claim. The Wolves are retaining possession well, with Bielefeld only being afforded the odd opportunity to break forward and cause problems. The visiting goalkeeper hasn't been forced to make a difficult save yet.
73'
M. Schäfer enters the game and replaces R. Rodríguez.
Klos cuts inside from the left-hand side, before attempting to unleash a powerful effort from the edge of the penalty area! He beats Caligiuri, but sees a shot easily blocked. Hecking uses a break in play to replace Rodriguez with Schafer.
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71'
Naldo shows his steady nerves by outmuscling Mast, before beating the Bielefeld midfielder and stabbing a pass into the path of Vieirinha. Less than 20 minutes are left for Wolfsburg to see out, with Hecking's men more than content to move the ball around at a snail's pace in defence.
69'
A. Schürrle enters the game and replaces I. Perišić.
Dost is picked out in the penalty area, before being shoved to the ground by a determined Salger, but the referee refuses to award a penalty. Perisic is then withdrawn for the away side, with Schurrle making his way onto the field of play to a frosty reception.
67'
Despite their four-goal lead, Wolfsburg are still dominating possession, with Bielefeld just unable to cause any problems against their lofty opponents. Schurrle has been sent out to warm up for the home side, with Hecking evidently hopeful of giving the Germany international a lengthy run out.
65'
D. Ulm enters the game and replaces C. Müller.
Important interception from Rodriguez! Hornig makes an interception in the middle of midfield, before haring forward and attempting to release Hemlein down the right-hand side! The Swiss full-back sticks out a leg to deny the hosts' break. Ulm then replaces Muller for Bielefeld.
63'
Less than half an hour remains for Wolfsburg to see out, but Bielefeld aren't about to give up yet! Hornig musters up a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the substitute's effort rockets straight down Benaglio's throat! Easy for the goalkeeper.
61'
Arnold is unable to turn a corner delivery towards goal for the visitors, with Wolfsburg more than happy to stroke the ball around their back four now. Bielefeld are unwilling chasers, but Rodriguez surrenders possession rather cheaply. Schuppan is found in space on the left-hand side as a result, but the full-back is promptly robbed of the ball.
59'
Klos is almost able to race in behind Wolfsburg's back four, but the striker is pulled back for the free kick being taken too quickly in the build up by Bielefeld. Meier's men are really struggling to create anything, with Benaglio effectively a spectator at this point.
57'
Well, that goal from Arnold should almost certainly seal Wolfsburg's place in Berlin for the DFB Pokal final! The home fans aren't about to let the visitors spoil their party, however, with the stand behind Benaglio's goal making huge amounts of noise. And rightly so, Bielefeld getting to this stage has been a real achievement in itself!
55'
M. Arnold has scored a goal for Wolfsburg!
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! 4-0 TO WOLFSBURG! Arnold slots a lovely finish into the top left-hand corner, after seeing an initial effort saved well by the legs of the goalkeeper! The Bundesliga club aren't showing any mercy here and are going about their business efficiently.
54'
J. Guilavogui enters the game and replaces K. De Bruyne.
Guilavogui is thrown onto the field for Wolfsburg, with De Bruyne withdrawn due to his earlier yellow card. The change should mean that Arnold is pushed higher up the pitch, with the French substitute slotting in beside Gustavo.
53'
The dream looks to be dead for Bielefeld, with Meier's side requiring three goals within the next 40 minutes to take this tie to extra time. As it stands, Wolfsburg will be the team to join Dortmund in the final, but their fans continue to make plenty of noise regardless.
51'
I. Perišić has scored a goal for Wolfsburg! Assist by D. Caligiuri.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! PERISIC MAKES IT 3-0! Wonderful move from Wolfsburg! The visitors work their way down the left, with Caligiuri fed into the box by De Bruyne! The German midfielder slides an inviting cross towards the back post, allowing for his Croatian teammate to stab home a close-range finish!
50'
Rodriguez whips a free-kick delivery of his own into the box, but the Switzerland international watches the ball get bobbled up by Schwolow. Mast tries to swashbuckle his way down the left-hand side moments later, but Vieirinha frustrates his man with a timely interception.
48'
The home side go close! A long-range free kick appears to hang in the air, before clattering off the woodwork! Benaglio misjudges the delivery from Dick, with the ball left to bobble loose to Klos! The former Wolfsburg forward can only thump a half volley well over the bar!
46'
M. Hornig enters the game and replaces J. Börner.
We are back underway in the second DFP Pokal semi final! As it stands, Wolfsburg are merely 45 minutes away from joining Dortmund in the final, with hopes of silverware still alive for the Bundesliga's second-placed club.
45' +1
Schuppan and Mast combine well down the left-hand side, before the latter chops inside Vieirinha and lifts a looping cross into the middle of the penalty box! Benaglio is alert to the danger and claims.
44'
Wide from Caligiuri! The German midfielder races down the left-hand side once again, before attempting to cut a cross back into the path of the onrushing Gustavo! The Brazilian goalscorer stretches, but can't quite make contact, with his teammate's ball across the box flashing across the face of goal.
43'
Wolfsburg retain the ball in the opposition half, with the home side sitting back in two banks of blue shirts. Bielefeld do manage to break through Muller, however, but the midfielder's pass out wide to Hemlein is miscontrolled terribly.
41'
Less than five minutes are left on the clock before the half-time whistle, with Wolfsburg keen to keep the scoreline as it is. Should Meier's men grab a goal back, it would only go to fuel the hosts with plenty of self belief heading into the second 45 minutes.
39'
Bielefeld earn themselves another opportunity to launch a free-kick delivery into the penalty box, but it goes begging. Arnold then manages to escape in possession of the ball, before winning Wolfsburg a free kick and the chance to push the hosts back towards their own goal once again.
37'
De Bruyne gives away another free kick for clumsily treading on an opponent's toe, with the former Chelsea midfielder needing to be careful given his earlier yellow card. Should the visitors go down to ten men, Bielefeld would fancy their chances of a second-half comeback.
35'
Wolfsburg opt to take a breather, with plenty of green shirts camped behind the ball, waiting to spring forth like a coiled spring. As many sides have learned, Hecking's men are probably more offensively dangerous when they invite plenty of pressure on from their opponents.
33'
With just over 10 minutes to go until the break, the home side find themselves in a lot of trouble. Bielefeld try to respond by releasing Hemlein down the right-hand side, but the midfielder's cut back is half cleared by Benaglio, before Rodriguez does the rest.
31'
Luiz Gustavo has scored a goal for Wolfsburg! Assist by B. Dost.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! GUSTAVO MAKES IT TWO! Caligiuri breaks down the right-hand side, before trying to cut inside Mast with a clever flick, but the Bielefeld midfielder blocks the ball accidentally with his arm! The referee points for a free kick, which Rodriguez will deliver! The Switzerland international picks out Dost at the back post, who nods a square header into Luiz Gustavo! The former Bayern midfielder then plants his own header into the bottom corner!
30'
There are a few nervous faces on the Wolfsburg bench, with the visitors able to take the lead, but not the game by the absolute scruff of the neck. Bielefeld have caused a few problems in the last 10 minutes, with Hecking's men really needing a second goal if they are to feel particularly confident with their position in this tie.
28'
Hemlein is picked out by a brilliant pass down the line by Junglas! The wide man races into the penalty area, but Benaglio is quick off his line to slide in and smother, before turning around to give his defenders an earful!
27'
K. De Bruyne gets yellow.
26'
Dick is labouring in possession somewhat, with the experienced right-back also struggling to deal with the vibrancy of Caligiuri at times too. De Bruyne feeds Perisic down the left-hand side, before the Croatia international breaks to the byline and cuts back a good cross! It zips beyond Dost, however!
24'
The away side counter through Caligiuri once again, with the German midfielder cutting back a cross from the byline which Salger is forced to clear away! The home fans have responded to the referee refusing to give a couple of free kicks, making even more noise than before.
23'
Vieirinha does well to shepherd a long ball out of play, with Mast breathing down his neck throughout. Moments later, Bielefeld break through the centre of the midfield, before Klos' attempted run is halted by what the hosts claim is Rodriguez's hand! The referee waves away any protest.
21'
Naldo stays strong to deny Mast the opportunity to break to the left byline, with Wolfsburg's defence not having a great deal to do in the opening stages. Bielefeld have managed to bring the ball upfield a few times in the past 10 minutes, but the visitors look even more dangerous when they are given space to break into.
19'
Dost is penalised for a push, with the Dutchman really getting in the thick of things in terms of tackling in the opening 20 minutes. Vieirinha is forced to concede a corner, after backpedalling to make a timely header. Dick finds Klos at the back post from the resulting set piece, but the Bielefeld striker sees a half volley blocked.
17'
Hecking's men are moving the ball far better than their adversaries, with Bielefeld struggling to piece anything together. Since conceding, the home side have been unable to gain a foothold in the game, with Klos looking rather isolated up top at the moment.
15'
Dick gives away a free kick in a dangerous area, after bodychecking Caligiuri as the Wolfsburg midfielder looked to break down the left-hand side. Play is halted for a moment, with Borner needing some treatment after being left dumped on the turf by a poor tackle from Dost.
14'
Some jeers and whistles are audible from the home fans, with Wolfsburg continuing to dominate possession. Gustavo goes down after being caught by a rash challenge from Borner, but the referee doesn't award anything despite the Brazilian midfielder going to ground briefly.
12'
Benaglio is forced into a hurried clearance, with the home team keen to try and ruffle a few feathers after going behind. The third-tier club may have knocked out three Bundesliga outfits on their way to this semi final, but the class of the country's second-placed side is really showing through at the moment.
10'
Not the ideal start for Bielefeld! Trying to sit back hasn't worked for the hosts, with Arnold and Caligiuri able to pick apart their back four with a neat one-two. Now, the home side have no option but to try and push for an equaliser. Dick whips a free kick into the penalty area, but it is easily cleared.
8'
M. Arnold has scored a goal for Wolfsburg! Assist by D. Caligiuri.
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! ARNOLD MAKES IT 1-0 TO WOLFSBURG! The German midfielder is fed in behind the back four, after being found making a good run by Caligiuri! He takes a touch to set himself, before slamming a finish into the top-left corner! The goalkeeper had no chance!
7'
Klos is bundled to the ground by Klose, with the Wolfsburg defender's first contribution of the evening coming in the form of a foul. The hosts take it quickly, before Junglas unleashes a long-range shot that skids tamely wide of the left-hand post.
5'
Wolfsburg have seen all of the possession in the opening five minutes, with the hosts more than happy to be cautious and wary in the first few exchanges. Dost is nearly fed in behind down the right-hand side, but Schutz covers across well to head clear.
3'
Just wide from Naldo! The Brazilian defender lines up one of his trademark long-range efforts, but the ball flashes beyond the far upright with Schwolow scrambling across to ensure that he had his angles covered.
2'
The home side are willing to sit very deep from the very start, with it evident that Bielefeld don't want to throw this tie away by conceding early on. Wolfsburg are in their home strip of bright green, while the hosts wear blue and black.
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We are underway in the first half in the second DFB Pokal semi final! The home fans are in fine voice, with Bielefeld having the opportunity to represent the 3.Liga in the cup final, should they win tonight! After dropping out of the Europa League at the hands of Napoli recently, however, Wolfsburg will be keen to turn things around as of now.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Arminia Bielefeld's home clash against Wolfsburg, in the second DFB Pokal semi final of the week, as the two sides battle it out to face Borussia Dortmund for a chance of silverware. Though the Wolves sit two leagues above their adversaries for the evening, Dieter Hecking's men would be wrong to underestimate a third-division club who have knocked out the likes of Hertha Berlin and Borussia Monchengladbach in earlier rounds of this competition.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from the SchucoArena, as a full-strength Wolfsburg 11 look to come out on top. After watching Bayern Munich slip out of the tournament despite a fairly convincing performance against Dortmund, the visitors will need to be wary of the dangers of holding a one-goal advantage heading into the business end of proceedings tonight.
TEAM NEWS: The home side only make one change from the team that dumped Gladbach out of the cup, with Julian Borner featuring at centre-back in place of Felix Burmeister. The visitors will be forced to keep an eye on former player Fabian Klos, who starts up front with 20 goals to his name during the current campaign. Aside from 30-year-old right-back Florian Dick, the hosts oldest players are merely 27. Plenty of youthful vigour should be on show!
TEAM NEWS: The recently goal-shy Bas Dost starts up top for the visitors, with the Dutchman needing to score to get his early-year confidence back. Kevin de Bruyne is available and starts in midfield, but Andre Schurrle is only deemed fit enough for the bench. Maximilian Arnold is chosen to partner Luiz Gustavo in defensive midfield, with Josuha Guilavogui named amongst the substitutes. Ivan Perisic and Daniel Caligiuri will be asked to provide ammunition from out wide, while Vieirinha continues as an offensive full-back.
HALF TIME! Wolfsburg go in at the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead, courtesy of goals from Arnold and Gustavo. Bielefeld have only threatened sporadically, with Meier's men needing to turn in a fantastic second-half performance if they are to worry the visitors! Hecking's side have one foot in the final at the moment, so be sure to rejoin us in 10 minutes for the second half!
FULL TIME! The free kick rattles into the wall and proves to be the last kick of the game, with Wolfsburg heading into the DFB Pokal final, courtesy of a comfortable 4-0 win over third-tier Bielefeld! Goals from Arnold, Gustavo and Perisic wrapped up the scoring on a memorable night, with the home side bowing out after a brilliant run! That's all we have time for, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
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