Match report

Werder Bremen 2-2 Borussia Dortmund: A Thrilling Draw in Bundesliga

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
2–2
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
May 4, 2019

Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund put on an exhilarating display at the Weser-Stadion, culminating in a 2-2 draw. After going two goals down early on, Werder Bremen fought back with determination, with K. Möhwald and C. Pizarro scoring crucial goals to secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund took the lead through Christian Pulisic in the 6th minute, with an assist from Thomas Delaney.
  • • Paco Alcácer extended Dortmund's lead to 2-0 with a goal in the 41st minute.
  • • Werder Bremen staged a comeback with a goal from K. Möhwald in the 70th minute, assisted by M. Rashica.
  • • Cristiano Pizarro equalized for Werder Bremen in the 75th minute, with an assist from L. Augustinsson.
  • • Dortmund had a yellow card for J. Weigl in the 80th minute.

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
  • 15 S. Langkamp (D)
  • 5 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 17 N. Şahin (M)
  • 30 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 11 M. Rashica (F)
  • 35 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 10 M. Kruse (F)
  • 8 Y. Ōsako (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 C. Pizarro
  • 6 K. Möhwald
  • 24 J. Eggestein
  • 9 M. Harnik
  • 19 J. Sargent
  • 27 S. Kapino
  • 2 F. Beijmo

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Bürki (G)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 4 A. Diallo (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 28 A. Witsel (M)
  • 6 T. Delaney (M)
  • 10 M. Götze (M)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 22 C. Pulisic (M)
  • 7 J. Sancho (M)
  • 9 Paco Alcácer (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Dahoud
  • 34 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 20 M. Philipp
  • 29 M. Schmelzer
  • 35 M. Hitz
  • 36 Ö. Toprak
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    6' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pulisic · Assist: Thomas Delaney
  2. Werder Bremen
    33' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Klaassen
  3. Werder Bremen
    39' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Friedl
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    41' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    Paco Alcácer
  5. Werder Bremen
    60' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Ōsako · On: C. Pizarro
  6. Werder Bremen
    60' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Şahin · On: K. Möhwald
  7. Werder Bremen
    70' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Möhwald · Assist: M. Rashica
  8. Werder Bremen
    75' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pizarro · Assist: L. Augustinsson
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    80' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weigl
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    83' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thomas Delaney · On: M. Dahoud
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    83' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gotze · On: J. Bruun Larsen
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Abdou Diallo · On: M. Philipp

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 18 7
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 20
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 492 550
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 423 476
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Werder Bremen's two early yellow cards to D. Klaassen and M. Friedl in the 33rd and 39th minutes, respectively, hampered their initial push.
  • ▸ K. Möhwald's goal in the 70th minute marked a significant shift in momentum, igniting Werder Bremen's comeback.
  • ▸ Cristiano Pizarro's equalizer in the 75th minute solidified Werder Bremen's determination and showcased their resilience.