Wind powers Wolfsburg to 4-3 win after trailing Mainz three times in Bundesliga thriller

By The Associated Press

Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind celebrates after scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and FSV Mainz 05 at the Volkswagen Arena, in Wolfsburg, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Swen Pförtner/dpa via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Swen Pförtner]

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg has moved into fifth spot in the Bundesliga thanks to a late double from Jonas Wind. Mainz was ahead three times in a memorable encounter but Wind scored in the 84th and fourth minute of stoppage time to give home side Wolfsburg a 4-3 victory. In Hoffenheim, the hosts went behind to Freiburg but teenage striker Tom Bischof’s late goal gave it a share of the points in a 1-1 draw. Wolfsburg has 21 points, above Borussia Dortmund and Freiburg on goal difference. Mainz is in ninth place and Hoffenheim is 14th.