Highlights
R. Schröder
Full-time: Werder Bremen 4-0 Mainz
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Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
83'
Now Njinmah!
That's what you call an impact from the substitute. Moments after a first Bundesliga assist, Njinmah and Bittencourt swap roles and the youngster slots away his first Bundesliga goal through the legs of Zentner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
82'
Three points in the bag!
That should be that for Werder. Njinmah the architect with the run up the right and square ball for fellow substitute Bittencourt to turn home unopposed at the far post.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
76'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
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67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
53'
Centre Stage!
Werder have some breathing room. Sumptuous cross from Weiser to the far post. In charges Stage unmarked and he powers the header past Zentner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Substitution
Unusual scenario for Werder
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Half-time
43'
Side netting!
Mainz can't get the ball clear and it falls kindly for Kownacki on his full debut for Bremen. He wraps his left foot around it from 20 yards out and left of centre, but he can only find the side netting.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Should be two!
Brilliant stuff from Mitchell Weiser down the right as he sits down his man and cuts back for Romano Schmid, who's originally set him away, but the Austrian sees his name in lights and blasts over from 12 yards with the goal at his mercy!
23'
Ducksch done
He doesn't want to go off but the Bremen goalscorer has to make way after taking a knock to his head. New loan signing Rafael Borre is watching on from the stands, but it's 6'6'' youngster Nick Woltemade who's on.
23'
Substitution
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7'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
Kick-off!
35.8 %
Now
59.6 %
3'
Ducksch converts!
Niclas Who? Cool as you like from Füllkrug's former strike partner as Ducksch converts the penalty. Werder's first goal of the season in the third game!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
2'
Penalty Bremen!
Ducksch is upended in the box as he tries to get a shot away following Kownacki's run. Spot-kick to the hosts inside two minutes.
Kick-off!
0:20
Watch: Warm-up time at the Weserstadion
0:15
Watch: Werder's goalkeepers arrive for work
Werder starting XI
Pavlenka - Pieper, Stark, Friedl (c) - Weiser, Stage, Groß, Schmid, Jung - Kownacki, Ducksch
Werder subs
Zetterer, Deman, Bittencourt, Veljkovic, Lynen, Njinmah, Rapp, Woltemade, Opitz
Mainz starting XI
Zentner (c) - Hanche-Olsen, van den Berg, Fernandes - Caci, Barreiro, Kohr, Mwene - Lee, Onisiwo - Gruda
Mainz subs
Rieß, Batz, Richter, Krauß, Bell, Da Costa, Pepela, Weiper, Mamutovic
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Probable line-ups
Who's in, who's out, who's a doubt? Find out the likely line-ups for this Matchday 3 encounter right here!!
2:03
Last time out
Bremen's good omen
This is the eighth time in their top-flight history that Werder have begun a Bundesliga season with back-to-back defeats. However, the River-Islanders have never been relegated in any of the previous campaigns when they had no points to show after the opening two Bundesliga matches.
2:03
So close Mainz
05ers' favourite opponents
Mainz have more away wins [7] against Werder Bremen than against any other side in the Bundesliga.
2:03
Werder's woes
Hello hello!
You're very welcome to our matchday 3 blog featuring the so far winless Werder Bremen and visiting Mainz with both teams seeking a first three points to help kick-start their respective campaigns.