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90'
+ 6
Points shared!
Both sides will probably feel that they could have won it, but, in the end, a draw is probably a fair result for both teams who put on a show and gave a good account of themselves.
90'
+ 6
Scramble at the end!
Bremen are doing their best to make their fans happy, but try as they might, they just can't get past the Pauli defenders.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 2
Late drama!
St Pauli look to have turned it around! With just two minutes left to play, the visitors get the ball onto the right flank and pump it into the box towards Makienok. He cushions it down and it finally ricochets into the net. But the VAR team are on it and call the goal back for handball; Makienok's final touch came off his arm. Still all square.
90'
+ 1
SituationGoal
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo goal
90'
+ 1
Still back and forth
As we approach added time, the chances are still shared with both teams taking it in turns to threaten to win it.
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.
88'
Substitution
85'
Last five minutes!
We're into the closing stages. Will we have a late goal for someone to take all three points?
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
80'
Makienok goes close!
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh slides the ball across the front of the Werder goal into the path of Makienok, but the striker doesn't quite get proper contact, leaving the home support to breathe a sigh of relief.
78'
End-to-end stuff
The match has opened up considerably, with both teams having chances to grab the third goal. Both coaches have made chances for the final quarter of an hour. Who will make the difference?
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
Ducksch heads over!
The lead was nearly restored as Werder get the ball into the area and in the air, only for Ducksch's header to just said high of the bar.
68'
Back on level terms!
And there it is! The visitors collect the ball in the middle of the pitch and immediately get it forward. A first attempt is blocked, but the ball falls to Finn Becker, who makes half a turn and fires in smartly into the bottom corner. Game on!
67'
Substitution
66'
Nearly an equaliser
Pauli almost have an immediate response. A free-kick is played deep into the area and knocked back into the path of Makienok, who is denied only by the impressive reflexes of Pavlenka.
62'
There it is!
Werder have the goal their hard work probably deserves! The men in green work the ball out of their half and up to Marvin Ducksch, who takes a touch, rounds the keeper and slots the ball home.
61'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
54'
Impact sub
On the pitch for less than ten minutes, Simon Makienok nearly makes a big impression as he finds some space in the box. The Werder defenders manage to control the situation, though.
53'
Picking up where they left off
Bremen are looking to play the ball in over the top to the strikers. Ducksch and Füllkrug need only half a chance...
46'
We're back!
St Pauli kick off the second half. The visitors have made the only change at the break.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 1
Substitution
45'
+ 1
Pauli in possession; Werder with the shots
St Pauli have had the lion's share of the ball (60% possession), but Werder have taken 9 shots compared to Pauli's 7.
45'
+ 1
Nearly the lead!
Ducksch so nearly has the ball in the net just before the half-time whistle. Werder break out at pace and the forward wastes no time in firing a shot that goes just high and wide.
45'
+ 1
Pauli lacking an edge
St Pauli have had a few chances to break the deadlock in the past few minutes, but they'll need to be more clinical to get past this Werder side.
Half-time
39'
Füllkrug so close
Werder work the ball into a dangerous position and feed it to Füllkrug. The striker controls it nicely with his chest and unleashes a snapshot that goes just wide.
31'
Lawrence nearly nods home
Wales defender Jamie Lawrence find himself free in the box from a Pauli corner. He gets his head to it, but directs it just over the bar.
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'
Piling on the pressure
Bremen have grown into the match and look dangerous each time they get forward. Pauli seem to be having trouble handling high balls into the box. A goal could be just around the corner...
24'
There's the opener! ...and then not
Werder have the ball in the back of the net after a corner. Unfortunately for the home fans, the goal is ruled out for handball.
21'
Werder a tight unit
The home side are giving nothing away and staying extremely compact and organised, looking to hit their opponents on the break. It's working well for them so far; the loud support from the fans can't hurt, either.
16'
Ducksch into the wall
Werder have another free-kick, but Marvin Ducksch's shot can't find a way through, over, or around the Pauli wall.
11'
Corner cleared
The home side have the first corner of the match and get the ball into the mixer in front of goal. Pauli do well to clear it, but cannot make the counterattack count.
10'
Nearly a goal for the hosts!
Werder won a free-kick just inside the Pauli half and the resulting ball reaches Füllkrug in the penalty area. The forward lifts the ball neatly, but has to watch it sail just past the upright and out for a goal kick.
7'
Pauli pushing for the opener
The men in brown are moving the ball well and set up shop around the Werder area. The defenders are up to the challenge, though, and Pauli will have to work more to really threaten.
Kick-off!
We're underway!
The Weserstadion is full, the fans are in full voice, and the ball is rolling!
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Half an hour to go!
The match gets underway in 30 minutes. Ready to go?
Becker back
Finn Becker has returned to the starting line-up for Pauli. Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine, who has been in the side on the right of midfield, is the man who makes way.
Lawrence takes the armband
Pauli captain Philipp Ziereis is on the bench for today's match, meaning that Wales defender Jamie Lawrence has been entrusted to lead the team from the heart of the defense.
Pavlenka in net
Jiri Pavlenka is wearing the gloves today for Bremen; Michael Zetterer, previously the club's first-choice keeper, is on the bench.
Veljkovic captain
Bremen's Ömer Toprak is out injured, and Christian Größ is only fit enough for the bench, meaning that coach Markus Anfang has turned to Milos Veljkovic to lead the team out today.
Bremen bringing the firepower
Last match's hero Füllkrug starts alongside topscorer Ducksch in attack. The home fans will be hoping the two can combine to fire Bremen past their high-flying visitors.
St Pauli team news
Pauli: Vasilj - Zander, Lawrence (c), Medic, Paqarada - Becker, Aremu, Hartel - Kyereh - Burgstaller, Dittgen
Subs: Smarsch, Ohlsson, Ziereis, Irvine, Buchtmann, Makienok, Dzwigala, Benatelli, Matanovic
Out: Avevor (ankle), Daschner (knee), Knoll (calf), Ohlsson (hamstring), Smith (groin), Wieckhoff (knee)
Coach: Timo Schultz
Werder Bremen team news
Bremen: Pavlenka - Mbom, Veljkovic (c), Friedl, Jung - Rapp, Gruev, Agu - Schmid - Füllkrug, Ducksch
Subs: Zetterer, Weiser, Assale, Schönfelder, Schmidt, Park, Mai, Groß. Dinkci
Out: Toprak (calf), Woltemade (foot)
Coach: Markus Anfang
Freescoring St. Pauli
St. Pauli are the division's 27-goal top scorers, with Guido Burgstaller helping himself to 10.
Goalscoring Ducksch
Werder Bremen's Marvin Ducksch is joint fifth in the Bundesliga 2 scoring charts with five goals, but leads the way for shots (49).
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