Match report
Werder Bremen 1–1 Borussia Dortmund: Thrilling Draw in Bundesliga
Werder Bremen
1–1
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Apr 29, 2018
Werder Bremen staged a remarkable comeback to draw 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. The visitors took an early lead through Marco Reus, but Werder Bremen's Thomas Delaney equalized just before halftime. Both teams showcased tenacity and determination, with key substitutions and cautionary cards highlighting the tension of the match.
Key Facts
- • Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus scored the opening goal in the 19th minute.
- • Werder Bremen's Thomas Delaney equalized for his team in the 45th minute.
- • Łukasz Piszczek and Zeljko Junuzović each received yellow cards for Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen respectively.
- • Substitutions included Christian Pulisic coming off for Schürrle and Rashica replacing Eggestein.
Lineups
Werder Bremen
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
- 15 S. Langkamp (D)
- 23 T. Gebre Selassie (D)
- 5 L. Augustinsson (D)
- 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
- 16 Z. Junuzović (M)
- 6 T. Delaney (M)
- 8 J. Gondorf (M)
- 11 M. Rashica (F)
- 35 M. Eggestein (M)
- 10 M. Kruse (F)
Substitutes
- 24 J. Eggestein
- 32 M. Friedl
- 3 L. Caldirola
- 4 R. Bauer
- 19 Zhang Yuning
- 29 I. Belfodil
- 33 J. Drobný
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 38 R. Bürki (G)
- 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
- 25 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
- 36 Ö. Toprak (D)
- 16 M. Akanji (D)
- 10 M. Götze (M)
- 33 J. Weigl (M)
- 22 C. Pulisic (M)
- 7 J. Sancho (F)
- 11 M. Reus (M)
- 20 M. Philipp (F)
Substitutes
- 21 A. Schürrle
- 9 A. Yarmolenko
- 1 R. Weidenfeller
- 8 N. Şahin
- 15 J. Toljan
- 23 S. Kagawa
- 29 M. Schmelzer
Timeline
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19' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalM. Reus
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34' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardŁ. Piszczek
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45' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalThomas Delaney
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60' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardZ. Junuzović
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61' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Pulisic · On: A. Schürrle
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69' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Rashica · On: J. Eggestein
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79' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Philipp · On: Andriy Yarmolenko
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83' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardS. Papastathopoulos
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89' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gondorf · On: M. Friedl
Match Stats
| Stat | Werder Bremen | Borussia Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 85% |
| Offsides | 4 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 17 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 291 | 610 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 209 | 520 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 14 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Marco Reus put Borussia Dortmund ahead early with a goal, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Thomas Delaney's goal just before halftime changed the momentum of the game, allowing Werder Bremen to push for the equalizer and secure the draw.