Match report
Hoffenheim Stuns Bremen 5-3 in Bundesliga Showdown
Werder Bremen
3–5
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
May 13, 2017
1899 Hoffenheim put on a dominant display, stunning Werder Bremen 5-3 in a high-scoring Bundesliga encounter. The visitors opened the floodgates early with goals from Á. Szalai and A. Kramaric, and never looked back despite Bremen's late surge. Hoffenheim's clinical attacking play was the key to their victory, as they managed to score five times before conceding to Bremen's Gebre Selassie, Bargfrede, and Bauer.
Key Facts
- • 1899 Hoffenheim defeated Werder Bremen 5-3
- • Á. Szalai and A. Kramaric both scored twice for Hoffenheim
- • Bremen's goals came from Gebre Selassie, Bargfrede, and Bauer
- • Hoffenheim had a yellow card for N. Sule
- • Bremen's R. Bauer received a yellow card
- • Substitutions included Bargfrede and Kainz for Bremen, and Toljan for Hoffenheim
Lineups
Werder Bremen
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 42 F. Wiedwald (G)
- 23 T. Gebre Selassie (D)
- 26 L. Sané (D)
- 4 R. Bauer (D)
- 16 Z. Junuzović (M)
- 22 F. Bartels (F)
- 6 T. Delaney (M)
- 29 S. Gnabry (M)
- 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
- 35 M. Eggestein (M)
- 10 M. Kruse (F)
Substitutes
- 2 S. García
- 44 P. Bargfrede
- 7 F. Kainz
- 14 C. Pizarro
- 20 U. Garcia
- 27 F. Grillitsch
- 33 J. Drobný
1899 Hoffenheim
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 O. Baumann (G)
- 4 E. Bičakčić (D)
- 3 P. Kadeřábek (M)
- 25 N. Süle (D)
- 6 S. Rudy (M)
- 17 S. Zuber (M)
- 22 K. Vogt (D)
- 13 K. Demirbay (M)
- 28 Á. Szalai (F)
- 27 A. Kramarić (F)
- 19 M. Uth (F)
Substitutes
- 15 J. Toljan
- 18 N. Amiri
- 14 S. Wagner
- 7 L. Rupp
- 8 E. Polanski
- 23 M. Terrazzino
- 33 A. Stolz
Timeline
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7' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Szalai · Assist: M. Uth -
11' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalA. Kramaric · Assist: Á. Szalai -
12' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardN. Sule -
40' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalS. Zuber · Assist: Pavel Kadeřábek -
49' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalA. Kramaric · Assist: S. Zuber -
51' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalErmin Bičakčić · Assist: K. Demirbay -
54' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Eggestein · On: S. García -
54' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Gnabry · On: P. Bargfrede -
59' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalT. Gebre Selassie · Assist: M. Kruse -
60' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Sule · On: J. Toljan -
63' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Uth · On: Nadiem Amiri -
69' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: Á. Szalai · On: S. Wagner -
75' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3Off: Thomas Delaney · On: F. Kainz -
80' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardR. Bauer -
86' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalP. Bargfrede · Assist: R. Bauer -
90' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalR. Bauer · Assist: P. Bargfrede
Match Stats
| Stat | Werder Bremen | 1899 Hoffenheim |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corners | 10 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 479 | 495 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 9 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 402 | 425 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hoffenheim took control early with goals from Á. Szalai and A. Kramaric within the first 11 minutes, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Despite Bremen's late fightback, Hoffenheim maintained their lead through precise play and strong defense, securing the 5-3 victory