Werder Bremen vs. Borussia Dortmund: Bremen’s Late Goals Erase Dortmund’s Two-Goal Lead

Hein Keeps the First Half Scoreless

Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen went into halftime tied 0–0 on October 9. Bremen made an early change when Wojcik replaced the injured Pieper in the 19th minute. Reis later drove forward and sent a shot narrowly past the left post in the 37th minute, giving Bremen a chance of its own before the break.

Dortmund also came close without finding a goal. Sabitzer’s free kick went narrowly wide in the 39th minute, and Hein saved attempts from Sabitzer and Beier. He used his foot to deny Beier in the 43rd minute, helping keep the match scoreless at halftime.

Dortmund’s Chances Continue After the Break

Hein made further saves against Nwaneri in the second half, extending a performance in which he was credited with seven saves. Nwaneri also put an overhead kick into the net, but the goal was disallowed for an attacking foul by Anton. Those chances came before Dortmund finally opened the scoring.

Two Goals Put Dortmund Ahead

The breakthrough arrived in the 80th minute. Guirassy delivered the ball and Fabio Silva failed to convert, but Svensson finished the move to put Dortmund ahead. Five minutes later, Schlotterbeck headed in from a corner to double the lead. After a scoreless first half and a series of chances stopped by Hein, Dortmund had scored twice in a five-minute span.

Reis and Fullkrug Complete Bremen’s Reply

Bremen’s response began in the 88th minute after Dortmund lost possession during buildup. Reis struck from long range, and the ball went in off the inside of the post. The goal cut Dortmund’s lead to one with the match nearing its finish.

In the second minute of stoppage time, Grull sent in a delivery and Fullkrug headed it in for the equalizer. Bremen’s two late goals turned Dortmund’s 2–0 lead into a 2–2 final result. The match ended level after regulation, with all four goals coming from the 80th minute onward.