The VfB Stuttgart's long drought finally ended thanks to a decisive goal by striker Nick Woltemade. On Saturday afternoon, the Swabians defeated FC St. Pauli 1:0 in a hard-fought match at the Millerntor Stadium, dashing St. Pauli's hopes for immediate Bundesliga survival. Woltemade atoned for a previously missed penalty, silencing the home crowd and igniting jubilation among the traveling VfB supporters in the 88th minute. The DFB-Pokal finalists repeatedly challenged St. Pauli's impressive goalkeeper, Nikola Vasilj, before Woltemade's winning strike. The match was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Stuttgart dominated possession and created numerous chances, often thwarted by Vasilj's exceptional goalkeeping. The game’s turning point came shortly after the restart. A handball by Siebe van der Heyden in the box, following a neat combination involving Undav, Leweling and Woltemade, resulted in a penalty and a red card for the St. Pauli defender. However, Woltemade's spot-kick was saved by Vasilj, and Karazor's rebound was also denied. Despite this setback, Stuttgart persisted, pressing relentlessly. Further chances fell to Führich and Woltemade, again denied by the heroic Vasilj. Ultimately, it was Woltemade who found the breakthrough in the 89th minute, converting a pass from Demirovic to secure the hard-earned victory for Stuttgart. The game also featured a significant pre-match display by the visiting VfB fans, presenting a visually striking choreography reflecting key moments in the club's history. Josha Vagnoman's return from injury was another positive highlight for Stuttgart, playing a key role in the closing stages of the game. This win extends Stuttgart's unbeaten run to three away matches, following victories in Bochum and a draw in Berlin, further emphasizing their resurgence. The team now sits on 44 points after 32 matches and continues its fight for a strong finish to the Bundesliga season. Up next are crucial matches against Augsburg and RB Leipzig, representing opportunities for Stuttgart to add further points to their tally.