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Full-time: Freiburg 1-0 Werder Bremen
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
Almost!
Puertas whips the ball in, which is attacked by Topp but his header goes just over the bar.
90'
+ 5
Last chance saloon
Bremen have won a corner, can they find an equalising goal?
90'
+ 1
Into added time
The fourth official has signalled eight additional 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'
Last throw of the dice
Milošević replaces Lynen as Bremen pile the bodies forward.
88'
Substitution
85'
Changes galore
There's substitutions for both sides as Höler and Scherhant replace Matanović and Osterhage, while Bremen go in search of a goal with the introductions of Grüll and Puertas.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
82'
Hanging in there
Osterhage progresses the ball forwards, earning a corner as Freiburg look to see out the game.
80'
Njinmah denied!
Atubolu is again called into action, this time to deny the Bremen forward.
79'
Suzuki scores!
But it's ruled out for a foul on Agu.
76'
Upping the ante
Possession (%)
4060
73'
Bremen probing
The visitors have dominated possession in the last 15 minutes as they go in search of the equaliser. This time, Schmid sees his long range effort deflect off Eggestein, forcing Atubolu into an excellent save down low.
71'
Reactionary
Lynen's cross almost catches Atubolu off guard, but the Freiburg stopper is alert to the situation, putting off a save.
69'
Defensive change
Makengo and Jung provide fresh legs and more defensive solidity for 10-man Freiburg.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
67'
Over!
Stage plays in a delightful cross from the channel towards the far post which is met on the volley by Mbangula, but his effort goes over the bar.
62'
Double change
As Bremen go in search of an equaliser, Agu and Mbangula enter the fray, adding pace to their attacking transitions.
62'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
61'
Schmid denied!
There's been chances at both sides in quick succession now. This time, Schmid has a sight on goal but Atubolu gets down low to deny the Austrian's low driven shot.
59'
Eggestein!
The hosts win a corner and unable to clear, the ball eventually falls to the Freiburg midfielder, who takes a touch with his right before unleashing a left-footed effort towards Backhaus' goal, but it sails agonisingly over. That was close.
58'
Bremen in search of an equaliser
From Freiburg's corner, Bremen counter-attack through Topp, but his pass in behind is unable to find Njinmah.
57'
First change
Schuster blinks first, bringing on Suzuki for Grifo.
56'
Substitution
0:22
Manzambi sent off
50'
SituationNo red card
ReviewFoul?
DecisionRed card
48'
Grifo active
After early Bremen possession, it's now Freiburg that are in control. Eggestein starts a move, playing the ball down the left which results in Grifo cutting inside and whipping in a dangerous cross, but Bremen are able to clear.
46'
We're back under way!
Freiburg get the ball rolling again. Will Schuster's side double their lead, or can Bremen find an equaliser?
Kick-off!
Half-time: Freiburg 1-0 Werder Bremen
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Into added time
The fourth official has signalled one additional minute.
43'
Strong defending
As Bremen chase an equaliser before the break, Deman plays in Topp but Rosenfelder is on hand to shield the ball out for a goal kick.
39'
Battling for control
Goal attempts
0off target
2on target
2off target
1on target
36'
Wasteful
Freiburg win a free-kick from Deman in a dangerous position on the right, but Grifo's cross escapes everyone.
33'
Very little in it
It's now Bremen's turn to see a share of the possession but like their opponents, Freiburg are defending well and aren't giving the visitors a clear sight on goal.
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'
Bremen compact
Bremen are sitting deep and allowing Freiburg the ball, but they're defending well and limiting space for the hosts.
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0:15
Half-chance!
22'
Efficient
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
1
0.1
0.24
0
Goals
19'
Half-chance
Straight down the other end, Topp has a sight on goal but drags his shot wide from a tight angle.
17'
Almost 2-0!
Wow! Günter delivers a dangerous cross in towards a central position which is met by the head of Matanović, who forces Backhaus into an excellent reactionary save from close range.
Freiburg lead!
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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.
0:26
What a save!
11'
Headed clear
Topp switches the ball to Sugawara who wins Bremen the first corner of the match. Schmid delivers a dangerous ball in towards the penalty spot, but Ginter is able to head it clear.
9'
Promising start
Bremen are playing with an excellent intensity in the opening exchanges with Schmid at the heart of their transitional play, but the Austrian's pass for Topp is intercepted by Beste this time.
6'
Ogbus alert
The Freiburg defender is called into action again, cutting out a ball in behind to Topp, who is playing on the last defender.
3'
Early sight on goal
After scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser last weekend, Topp is hungry for more. Bremen's forward finds himself with a shooting opportunity in a central position from just outside of the area, but Ogbus is there to block.
1'
Off we go!
Bremen get the ball rolling.
Kick-off!
Kick-off approaching
The players have made their way out of the tunnel and we're moments away from a ball being kicked in Freiburg.
Milestone for Ginter
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0:50
Watch: The visitors are out to warm up
0:35
Watch: Pitch inspection with the Bremen players
More on that Freiburg team
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More on that Bremen team
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Starting line-up: Sport-Club Freiburg
Freiburg subs
Müller, Jung, Makengo, Steinmann, Suzuki, Höfler, Scherhant, Höler, Irié
Starting line-up: SV Werder Bremen
Bremen subs
Hein, Schmidt, Agu, Bittencourt, Puertas, Čović, Mbangula, Grüll, Milošević
1:47
Watch: Thioune on joining Bremen
Julian Schuster on facing Bremen
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Daniel Thioune on facing Freiburg
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2:03
Watch: Bremen 0-3 Freiburg - previous meeting
0:59
Watch: Daniel Thioune on joining 'icon' Bremen
All change in Bremen
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2:03
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2:03
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