Match report
Borussia Dortmund Stuns Werder Bremen 4-3 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash
Borussia Dortmund
4–3
FT
Werder Bremen
May 20, 2017
Borussia Dortmund secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Werder Bremen in a pulsating Bundesliga match. Despite falling behind early, Dortmund made a comeback with goals from Marco Reus, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and two penalties. This result strengthens Dortmund's position in the Bundesliga.
Key Facts
- • Werder Bremen took the lead through Z. Junuzović in the 7th minute
- • Marco Reus equalized for Dortmund in the 32nd minute
- • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put Dortmund ahead in the 42nd minute
- • Bremen's F. Bartels scored in the 46th minute to level the score
- • M. Kruse scored for Bremen in the 68th minute to take the lead
- • Marco Reus scored a penalty in the 75th minute to tie the game again
- • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed the victory with another penalty in the 89th minute
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 38 R. Bürki (G)
- 25 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
- 5 Bartra (D)
- 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
- 37 E. Durm (M)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 8 N. Şahin (M)
- 23 S. Kagawa (M)
- 7 O. Dembélé (F)
- 17 P. Aubameyang (F)
- 11 M. Reus (M)
Substitutes
- 22 C. Pulisic
- 27 G. Castro
- 6 S. Bender
- 29 M. Schmelzer
- 1 R. Weidenfeller
- 9 E. Mor
- 18 S. Rode
Werder Bremen
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 42 F. Wiedwald (G)
- 18 N. Moisander (D)
- 23 T. Gebre Selassie (D)
- 26 L. Sané (D)
- 20 U. Garcia (D)
- 16 Z. Junuzović (M)
- 22 F. Bartels (F)
- 6 T. Delaney (M)
- 27 F. Grillitsch (M)
- 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
- 10 M. Kruse (F)
Substitutes
- 29 S. Gnabry
- 44 P. Bargfrede
- 35 M. Eggestein
- 7 F. Kainz
- 14 C. Pizarro
- 33 J. Drobný
Timeline
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7' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalZ. Junuzović · Assist: U. Garcia -
11' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardS. Papastathopoulos -
32' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalM. Reus · Assist: S. Kagawa -
42' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalP. Aubameyang · Assist: O. Dembele -
46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Gebre Selassie · On: S. Gnabry -
46' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalF. Bartels · Assist: M. Kruse -
58' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardF. Bartels -
61' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardO. Dembele -
62' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardN. Şahin -
68' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalM. Kruse · Assist: Z. Junuzović -
72' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Grillitsch · On: P. Bargfrede -
75' Borussia Dortmund Goal · PenaltyM. Reus -
86' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3Off: Lamine Sané · On: M. Eggestein -
87' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardS. Kagawa -
88' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardP. Bargfrede -
89' Borussia Dortmund Goal · PenaltyP. Aubameyang -
90'+3 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Dembele · On: S. Bender -
90' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardMiloš Veljković
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Dortmund | Werder Bremen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 71% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 28 | 11 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 582 | 347 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 5 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 493 | 245 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Marco Reus' goal in the 32nd minute sparked a comeback that saw Dortmund take the lead before halftime
- ▸ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's late penalty in the 89th minute secured the victory for Dortmund in a match full of twists and turns