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Schürrle and Wolfsburg see off Gent challenge

Wolfsburg 1-0 Gent (agg: 4-2)
André Schürrle's second-half goal sent the German side into the quarter-finals for the first time, ending Gent's brave run in their debut season.

André Schürrle after scoring Wolfsburg's goal against Gent
André Schürrle after scoring Wolfsburg's goal against Gent ©Getty Images
  • Wolfsburg hold off Gent to reach first UEFA Champions League quarter-final
  • André Schürrle increases Wolfsburg's aggregate lead (74)
  • German side 3-2 winners in Belgium three weeks ago to take grip of tie
  • Wolfsburg have won all four home games in this season's competition
  • Quarter-final draw at 12.00CET on 18 March in Nyon

Wolfsburg made sure of a place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time thanks to André Schürrle's second-half goal which ended the challenge of fellow knockout debutants Gent.

With only two sides having ever overturned a home defeat in the UEFA Champions League, Gent had their work cut out but began positively, pushing men forward. Wolfsburg, however, showed the attacking intent that had given them a 3-0 first-leg lead before Gent's late comeback, Josuha Guilavogui's long-range effort beaten away by Matz Sels.

Schürrle: Special win for Wolfsburg

Luiz Gustavo had a shot blocked by the goalkeeper early in the second period with Wolfsburg continuing to look the more likely scorers – although Danijel Milicevic did send Gent's best opening just past the post. Schürrle then had an attempt blocked by Renato Neto as Wolfsburg again failed to convert.

Gent heads refused to drop with substitute Kalifa Coulibaly testing Koen Casteels in the home goal, while that man Schürrle promptly had another strike deflected behind as spaces started to open up.