Match report

Werder Bremen 1–1 1. FC Köln: A Draw in the Bundesliga

Werder Bremen

1–1

1. FC Köln

May 20, 2023

Werder Bremen

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May 20, 2023 · FT

1. FC Köln

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Werder Bremen secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln in a tense Bundesliga encounter. Köln took the lead through Sven Tigges early in the second half, but Raffael Schmid leveled for Bremen in the 73rd minute. Both teams showed resilience and determination, with several key substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards signaling the match's intensity.

Key Facts

• Werder Bremen 1-1 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga)
• Sven Tigges scored the opening goal for Köln in the 36th minute
• Raffael Schmid equalized for Bremen in the 73rd minute
• Multiple yellow cards were issued to players from both teams
• Several substitutions were made by both managers to maintain momentum

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

1 J. Pavlenka (G)
13 M. Veljković (D)
4 N. Stark (D)
32 M. Friedl (D)
28 I. Gruev (M)
8 M. Weiser (M)
10 L. Bittencourt (M)
6 J. Stage (M)
3 A. Jung (M)
11 N. Füllkrug (F)
7 M. Ducksch (F)

Substitutes

20 R. Schmid
36 C. Groß
22 N. Schmidt
26 L. Buchanan
17 M. Philipp
30 M. Zetterer
39 F. Chiarodia
21 E. Dinkçi
34 J. Mbom

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

20 M. Schwäbe (G)
2 B. Schmitz (D)
4 T. Hübers (D)
24 J. Chabot (D)
14 J. Hector (D)
28 E. Skhiri (M)
6 E. Martel (M)
7 D. Ljubičić (M)
11 F. Kainz (M)
37 L. Maina (M)
21 S. Tigges (F)

Substitutes

29 J. Thielmann
27 D. Selke
19 D. Limnios
8 D. Huseinbašić
17 K. Schindler
3 K. Pedersen
47 M. Olesen
15 L. Kilian
1 T. Horn

Timeline

12' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card

D. Ljubicic

Foul
27' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card

Mitchell Weiser

Foul
33' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card

L. Bittencourt

Foul
33' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1

Off: D. Ljubicic · On: J. Thielmann
36' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal

S. Tigges · Assist: F. Kainz
46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1

Off: L. Bittencourt · On: R. Schmid
46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2

Off: I. Gruev · On: C. Groß
48' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3

Off: Mitchell Weiser · On: N. Schmidt
61' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Jung · On: Lee Buchanan
61' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2

Off: S. Tigges · On: D. Selke
61' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Maina · On: D. Limnios
73' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal

R. Schmid · Assist: M. Ducksch
78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4

Off: F. Kainz · On: D. Huseinbasic
78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5

Off: B. Schmitz · On: K. Schindler
79' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card

J. Stage

Foul
82' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card

Lee Buchanan

Foul
89' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card

J. Hector

Foul
90' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Ducksch · On: M. Philipp

Match Stats

Stat	Werder Bremen	1. FC Köln
Fouls	10	9
Pass Accuracy	78%	84%
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	14	13
Corners	4	9
Total Passes	401	511
Yellow Cards	4	2
Blocked Shots	4	1
Shots on Target	6	4
xG	1.92	1.43
Shots off Target	4	8
Possession	44%	56%
Accurate Passes	312	429
Shots Inside Box	8	9
Saves	3	5
Shots Outside Box	6	4

Key Match Notes

▸ The early yellow cards to Mitchell Weiser and L. Bittencourt for Bremen in the 27th and 33rd minutes, respectively, disrupted their rhythm and allowed Köln to seize control.
▸ Köln capitalized on their early advantage when Sven Tigges scored the opening goal in the 36th minute, assisted by Fabian Kainz.
▸ Raffael Schmid's equalizer in the 73rd minute for Bremen was crucial, keeping their hopes alive and forcing Köln to defend their lead for the remainder of the match.