VfL Wolfsburg secured their promotion to the Bundesliga by defeating Mainz 05 on Sunday afternoon at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The match was filled with excitement as both teams battled it out for a place in the top flight of German football. In the first half, VfL Wolfsburg had the better of the play but were unable to convert their chances into goals. However, they managed to break the deadlock in the second half when Enner Valencia scored his first goal for the club from close range after a brilliant cross from the left flank.
Valencia's goal was followed up by a stunning assist from the same player who created the opening opportunity for his team-mate. The match went down to the wire but VfL Wolfsburg emerged victorious with a 1-0 win that will put them one step closer to playing in the Bundesliga next season.
For Mainz 05, this defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow as they will now have to battle it out in the relegation zone for the rest of the season. The loss also means that VfL Wolfsburg has taken control of the promotion race with just two matches remaining in the season.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two strong sides and the result will certainly boost the morale of both teams ahead of the final few matches of the season. VfL Wolfsburg's victory is a huge blow to Mainz 05 and will give them something to think about as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.