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Almuth Schult (archive photo)
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At the very end, the entire team ran towards the goalkeeper and cheered the match winner: VfL Wolfsburg made it into the group stage of the Champions League thanks to the outstanding Almuth Schult.
In the 5-3 success on penalties against Girondins Bordeaux, the German goalkeeper fended off two penalties and another shot hit the post.
The German runners-up won the first leg in the qualifying duel against the French 3-2, in the second leg it was 1: 2 after 90 minutes, after extra time it was 2: 3, so there was a penalty shoot-out - with the better end for Wolfsburg.
Lena Oberdorf, Ewa Pajor and Sara Doorsoun converted the penalty for VfL.
Hoffenheim and FC Bayern also qualify
In the Bordeaux thriller, Pajor kept the Wolfsburgs on group phase course with their two hits (25/102), but Mickaella Cardia (119th) then promoted Girondins to penalties - there the hosts awarded three times in three attempts.
In addition to Wolfsburg, FC Bayern is also a German representative in the women's Champions League, and TSG Hoffenheim was also able to qualify as the third German selection for the premier class in the play-offs.
Starting this season, the competition will be held for the first time with a group stage with a total of 16 teams.
The draw for the four groups of four will take place on September 13th, the first day of play is on 5th / 6th.
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