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Full-time: Holstein Kiel 0-3 Werder Bremen
© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn
Full-time
90'
+ 3
Grüll puts it beyond doubt, 3-0!
Kiel lose the ball in their search for a consolation goal and Bremen break. Weiser crosses to Grüll at the far post in a three-on-one situation, and he glady tucks it past Dähne first time.
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
+ 1
Five added minutes
The second half will be extended by a further five minutes.
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.
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
88'
Machino at the far post
Arp's ball in from the right finds Machino, whose half volley goes wide of the back post.
85'
Substitution
84'
Close from Kiel
The Werder wall deals well with Holtby's free-kick, but the rebound falls to Skrzybski, who fires his effort just wide from just inside the area.
81'
Making it count
Possession (%)
5644
77'
Substitution
75'
Njinmah involved already
The Bremen forward slightly mis-hits a cross, forcing Dähne into a save.
73'
Fresh legs
With a comfortable 2-0 lead, the visitors are now rotating. Justin Njinmah and Keke Topp enter the action.
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
68'
Out of range
Goal attempts
7off target
0on target
4off target
4on target
64'
Burke tries his luck
He cuts into the centre of the box from the left, skipping past a couple of bodies before firing one at Dähne, who parries it away.
61'
Substitution
Agu doubles the lead with a wonder strike!
© Selim Sudheimer
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
57'
Bremen subdued
Having initially started well, they've tailed off and are now struggling to maintain possession.
53'
Closing the gap
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.24
0.42
1
Goals
48'
Back on the attack
Bremen have continued where they left off in the first half, putting Kiel under pressure already.
46'
Back underway!
Bremen get the second half action rolling.
Kick-off!
Stop hate. Be a team.
© Sebastian Widmann/Bundesliga
Half-time: Holstein Kiel 0-1 Werder Bremen
© IMAGO/Susanne Hübner, Susanne Huebner
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Late corner
Kiel manage to win a corner, but it's cleared at the front post by Bremen.
41'
Slight improvement
Kiel have had a couple of shots, one blocked and one wide, from the edge of the area, showing a slight improvement from the rest of the half.
38'
Sending a message
Having made triple change before half-time, Kiel boss Marcel Rapp has made it clear what he thinks of the performance so far.
35'
Substitution
35'
Wave after wave
Kiel are penned in their own area as Bremen continue to press high.
35'
Substitution
35'
Substitution
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.
29'
Both sides of the game
Ducksch with a wonderful free-kick!
© IMAGO/nordphoto GmbH / Tauchnitz
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
24'
Their own worst enemy
Kiel give the ball away again, leading to Remberg dive in on Schmid down the line. He wins the ball, but the naature of the challenge was dangerous.
22'
Visitors asking the questions
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
3off target
1on target
20'
Settling down
After a nervy start, the hosts are enjoying a spell of possession.
16'
Costly kick
A foul is given against Rosenboom as he tries to break free from Pieper and he reacts by slamming the ball into the advertising board - receiving the first yellow of the game as a result.
14'
Sending them in
Bremen continue to hit balls into the box, but haven't been very accurate as of yet.
10'
Out of nothing
Kiel press Weiser who loses the ball, leading to a Skrzybski shot from inside the box which is blocked. They win a corner, but Harres commits a foul.
8'
Panicking in possession
The hosts are giving the ball away cheaply, not allowing themselves to relieve pressure.
5'
Ducksch tests Dahne
The striker hits a half volley first time just inside the area. Dähne parries back into danger, but Schmid's shot is well over.
3'
Visitors apply pressure
The away side have taken the initiative, controlling the game early on.
1'
We're off!
The ball is rolling here in Kiel.
Kick-off!
More on those teams
Kiel ring the changes ahead of Bremen's visit. Dahne replaces Weiner in goal, while Harres and Bernhardsson come in for Gigović and Machino. For Bremen, they also make three changes with Veljković and Jung being replaced by Friedl and Stark, while Ducksch replaces Silva up top.
Kiel starting lineup
Dähne - Ivezić, Zec, Komenda - Rosenboom, Knudsen, Remberg, Porath – Bernhardsson – Skrzybski (c), Harres
Kiel subs
Weiner, Tolkin, Johansson, Becker, Holtby, Gigović, Pichler, Machino, Arp
Bremen starting lineup
Zetterer – Pieper, Friedl (c), Stark - Weiser, Lynen, Stage, Schmid, Agu -Ducksch, Burke
Bremen subs
Backhaus, Köhn, Jung, Malatini, Bittencourt, Grüll, Njinmah, Topp, Silva
0:30
Watch: Stop hate. Be a team.
Rapp's view on Bremen
© DFL/Getty Images/Oliver Hardt
Werner's view on Kiel
© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze
Probable line-ups
© IMAGO/osnapix / Titgemeyer
Unstoppable on the road
Bremen have collected 20 of their 33 points away from home this season. At over 60 percent of their total tally, that's the highest ratio in the top flight.
Mission impossible
With just 17 points so far, Holstein Kiel sit rock bottom of the Bundesliga table. No side has ever stayed up with such a tally at this point of the season.
2:03
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2:03
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2:03
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