Match report

Werder Bremen Defeats VfL Bochum 4-1 in Bundesliga Clash

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
4–1
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
May 18, 2024

Werder Bremen put on an impressive display in their home ground, defeating VfL Bochum by a convincing 4-1 margin. The match was marked by early goal-scoring and late-game intensity. Max Friedl opened the scoring for Werder Bremen with a strong finish after only six minutes, setting the tone for the game. Despite some defensive challenges highlighted by yellow cards and numerous substitutions, Werder Bremen maintained their lead through goals from Andreas Jung, Jonas Stage, and Robin Schmid. Chri

Key Facts

  • • Max Friedl scored for Werder Bremen at 6 minutes.
  • • Senne Lynen (Werder Bremen) and Max Wittek (VfL Bochum) received yellow cards in the early stages.
  • • Andreas Jung extended Werder's lead with a goal at 78 minutes, assisted by Maximilian Ducksch.
  • • Jonas Stage netted another goal for Werder Bremen at 80 minutes, assisted by Robin Schmid.
  • • Chris Antwi-Adjei scored Bochum's only goal in the 85th minute.

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Zetterer (G)
  • 13 M. Veljković (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 3 A. Jung (D)
  • 8 M. Weiser (M)
  • 10 L. Bittencourt (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 29 N. Woltemade (M)
  • 27 F. Agu (M)
  • 20 R. Schmid (F)
  • 7 M. Ducksch (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Stage
  • 9 D. Kownacki
  • 36 C. Groß
  • 2 O. Deman
  • 21 I. Hansen-Aarøen
  • 1 J. Pavlenka
  • 4 N. Stark
  • 22 J. Malatini
  • 28 S. Alvero

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Riemann (G)
  • 14 T. Oermann (D)
  • 20 I. Ordets (D)
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 5 Bernardo (D)
  • 8 A. Losilla (M)
  • 6 P. Osterhage (M)
  • 29 M. Broschinski (M)
  • 7 K. Stöger (M)
  • 32 M. Wittek (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Bero
  • 11 T. Asano
  • 9 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 2 C. Gamboa
  • 22 C. Antwi-Adjei
  • 41 N. Loosli
  • 4 E. Mašović
  • 16 A. Luthe
  • 13 L. Daschner

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    6' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Friedl
  2. Werder Bremen
    35' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Senne Lynen

    Foul

  3. VfL Bochum
    37' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Wittek

    Foul

  4. VfL Bochum
    46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Osterhage · On: M. Bero
  5. VfL Bochum
    66' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Broschinski · On: T. Asano
  6. Werder Bremen
    73' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: D. Kownacki
  7. Werder Bremen
    73' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Bittencourt · On: C. Groß
  8. VfL Bochum
    77' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Losilla · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  9. VfL Bochum
    77' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Oermann · On: Cristian Gamboa
  10. VfL Bochum
    77' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Wittek · On: C. Antwi-Adjei
  11. Werder Bremen
    78' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Jung · Assist: M. Ducksch
  12. Werder Bremen
    80' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stage · Assist: R. Schmid
  13. Werder Bremen
    85' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Felix Agu · On: O. Deman
  14. VfL Bochum
    85' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Antwi-Adjei · Assist: K. Stoger
  15. Werder Bremen
    87' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Schmid · Assist: M. Ducksch
  16. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Schmid · On: I. Hansen-Aaroen

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen VfL Bochum
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 76% 78%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 27
Corners 8 8
Total Passes 358 423
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 8
Shots on Target 13 7
xG 3.02 2.09
Shots off Target 9 12
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 273 332
Shots Inside Box 19 21
Saves 6 9
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Werder Bremen's early goal from Max Friedl at just six minutes set a strong pace for the game.
  • ▸ The late goals by Andreas Jung and Jonas Stage solidified Werder Bremen’s lead, making Bochum's comeback attempt futile.