Highlights
F. Zwayer
90'
+ 5
Full-time! Gladbach 2-2 Bremen
Rocco Reitz's first Bundesliga brace is only enough for a draw. Gladbach had hit back from an early Rafael Borré goal down, but a second defensive lapse allowed Marvin Ducksch in to equalise. Both teams stay in mid-table, separated by two points. Bremen are now winless in 10 away games.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Red card reversed
Kramer's initially shown a red card for a very late challenge on Weiser, but it's downgraded upon VAR review. Kownacki replaces Borré soon after, though he's unlikely to have any time to influence the game.
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
+ 2
SituationRed card
ReviewFoul?
DecisionYellow card
90'
Plea hooked
He's been on a fine run of late, but only had one real opening today. Borges Sanchez is on for the final minutes.
90'
Substitution
90'
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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87'
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Ranos and Neuhaus are on for Gladbach, with Agu entering the fray for Bremen.
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
84'
Open finale
Both teams are going for it in the closing stages. Will we see a late winner befitting the Friday night lights?
81'
Fresh legs
There'll be no hat-trick for Reitz. Hack, who set up both goals, also heads off. Kramer and Ngoumou are on.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
76'
Ducksch equalises!
Gladbach are undone by another long ball over the top, albeit one that deflects off Reitz. Njinmah takes advantage of a communication breakdown between the goalkeeper and his defenders, the Dutchman stealing in to prod the ball to Ducksch for an easy finish into the unguarded goal.
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.
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.
71'
So close!
Weiser sends over an inch-perfect cross from the right. Stage towers above the crowd, crashing a header wide. Nicolas was beaten!
69'
Double change
Something else for Gladbach to think about as pacey attacker Njinmah, with two goals from the bench already this season, joins the action. Lynen's also on in midfield.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
67'
Off target
Ducksch sends a free-kick into touch from a promising position on the left. He was probably trying to find the top corner, but it was neither a cross nor a shot in the end.
64'
Swift counter
Gladbach turn defence into attack in the blink of an eye. It's worked from left to right as Netz feeds Honorat, who has a shot charged down in the Bremen box.
62'
Side netting!
Reitz runs from deep to collect Honorat's cheeky dink between two Bremen defenders. He controls well on the run, but the angle is tight and his shot hits the side netting.
Made of the Reitz stuff
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60'
Chance!
Koné, who's been superb so far today, works an opening for Pleá following a weaving run. The Frenchman takes a touch on the edge of the area, but sends his fierce low shot wide.
57'
High-quality finishing so far
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
2
1.08
0.94
1
Goals
53'
Chances!
Ducksch and Borré combine to good effect in the Gladbach box. Deman arrives at the far post, but Wöber does just enough to stop him from making contact. Schmid then gets himself into a shooting position on the edge of the area, before ballooning over.
49'
Rockin' Reitz!
It's a double for the Germany U21. He collects Hack's square ball, turns his marker on the edge of the area and drives home with aplomb. Brilliant composure!
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.
46'
No changes
And who can blame the coaches? The first half was a great watch!
Kick-off!
Half-time: Gladbach 1-1 Bremen
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Half-time
45'
+ 5
Scuffle
Reitz accidentally stands on Zetterer's hand as he tries to get on the end of a ball into the six-yard box. Handbags ensure, with Honorat and Weiser booked for their part.
45'
+ 1
Gladbach are level!
Bremen don't clear their lines from a Scally cross. Hack picks it up from Koné and lays it off for Reitz to sweep home from 12 yards. All square!
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.
41'
Close!
Borré makes a nuisance of himself in the Gladbach area. The ball finds Bittencourt, who beats Nicolas but also clears the crossbar with his header.
38'
Wide from Pléa!
Pléa ducks and dives on the edge of the Bremen area, before sending a rising drive wide of the near post. The Frenchman has scored five times in his last six Bundesliga games...
36'
Zetterer does his job
Everything's going through Honorat for Gladbach. The Frenchman controls Pléa's dinked pass on the run, but his final touch is a little heavy and Zetterer is able to smother.
32'
More joy for Gladbach
Netz tests Zetterer following a corner, and is almost in with Gladbach's next attack. Only Weiser's intervention stops him from getting to Honorat's dangerous ball into the box.
28'
Pleá!
Better from Gladbach as Honarat bursts up the right and finds Pléa, who shoots over from 12 yards.
25'
Half chance!
Bittencourt hangs up a cross from the left for Deman. He gets above his marker, but his header doesn't trouble the goalkeeper. Borussia's defence has been very sleepy.
21'
Confidence flowing
The Green-Whites are playing more like the home team at times. They certainly don't look like a side that's only won once on the road this season.
Rafael Four-é
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12'
Denied!
Big, big moment as Ducksch tries to go round Nicolas in the box. The Gladbach keeper had already gone to ground, but recovers sufficiently enough to make a sprawling block at the Bremen No.7's feet.
10'
Werder have their eye in
Goal attempts
1off target
1on target
0off target
2on target
7'
Bremen lead!
The second time's a charm for Borré. The Colombian meets Romano Schmid's long ball over the top of the Gladbach defence, powering a sweetly struck half volley beyond Nicolas' despairing dive.
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.
4'
Borré effort
Bremen respond with Borré, whose deflected 18-yard strike falls kindly for Nicolas in the Gladbach goal. Lively start.
1'
Early chance!
Koné sets off on a driving run after Gladbach win back the ball from the kick-off. He powers through the Bremen midfield and takes aim from 18 yards, but his shot is straight at Zetterer.
Kick-off!
Teams out
The Gladbach fans are in full voice as the teams take to the field at Borussia-Park. Borussia are in their traditional white shirts with black and green trim. Werder are in their change strip of dark green and black.
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Watch: Werder in the house
Two changes for Gladbach
Gerardo Seoane has switched things up in two positions following last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Union Berlin. Čvančara misses out with a cold, so Hack starts in his place in attack, while fit-again Koné comes into central midfield for Kramer.
Never change a winning team
Bremen head coach Ole Werner has stuck with the same 11 players that started last week's 2-0 win over Augsburg, with Ducksch and Borré leading the line.
0:10
Watch: Reitz and Weigl inspect the pitch
Gladbach starting XI
Nicolas - Scally, Elvedi, Wöber - Weigl (c) - Honorat, Reitz, Koné, Netz - Pléa, Hack
Gladbach subs
Olschowsky, Chiarodia, Friedrich, Neuhaus, Ngoumou, Kramer, Herrmann, Ranos, Sanches
Bremen starting XI
Zetterer - Veljković, Stark, Jung - Stage - Weiser, Schmid, Bittencourt (c), Deman - Borré, Ducksch
Bremen subs
Pavlenka, Agu, Groß, Röcker, Lynen, Keïta, Kownacki, Njinmah, Woltemade
Werner's view on Gladbach
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Seoane's view on Bremen
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Travel-sick Werder
Bremen are winless in their last nine away Bundesliga fixtures, losing eight. Gladbach, in contrast, have won their last five competitive home matches on the spin.
Probable line-ups
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