Showing posts with label Werder Bremen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Werder Bremen. Show all posts

Dortmund records first win of the Bundesliga season

Borussia Dortmund began their title defence on a winning note at the Signal Iduna Park. Jakub Blaszczykowski's pass was not blocked by Aleksandar Ignjovski and Marco Reus was calm to put the ball behind the net in the 11th minute. The defending champions gained a lot of confidence from that match and they dominated the match for a brief period before Eljero Elia threatened the Dortmund defence. The Dutchman had two goal opportunities in quick succession. His first attempt went wide while his second chance came via a pass from Aaron Hunt, but he couldn't beat Roman Weidenfeller who was in goal for the reigning champions.

In the 24th minute, Zlato's corner evaded the Dortmund defence before Marko Arnautovic fired a shot against the post. The two teams tried to undo each other, but there were few chances on both ends.

Second Half
Sebastian Mielitz saved an effort from Subotic in the 50th minute. The Serbian's header was a powerful one that came after a nice corner kick from Marcel Schmelzer. Robert Lewandowski was a constant threat in the Bremen defence.  Theodor Gebre-Selassie made it 1-1 after a great cross from Arnautovic in the 75th minute. Lewandowski provided an assist for Mario Gotze to give his team the victory.

The defeat means Bremen are yet to win any of their last 10 league matches.

Latest transfer news

Chelsea
The reigning FA cup champions have confirmed the signing of Victor Moses for a fee of around £9m. The Nigerian international has joined his compatriot, John Obi Mikel. Wigan rejected four bids from the Blues before a fifth approach was accepted.
Azpilicueta also joined them from Marseille. The Spaniard trained with his team mates on Friday morning.

Real Betis
Nosa Igiebor has signed a four year deal with Real Betis of Spain. The la liga club were promoted back to the top flight of Spanish football at the end of last season.

Bremen
Joseph Akpala has joined the Bundesliga club from Club Brugge. The Nigerian international scored a total of seven goals in last season's Europa League

Sunderland
Adam Johnson has joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee. The former Manchester City player was linked with a move to Liverpool and Tottenham, but the England international has decided to join the Black Cats where he will hope to feature regularly.
Steven Fletcher also joined the team from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of £14m.

Southampton
Gaston Ramirez has refused to play for Bologna until his future has been settled. The Uruguayan was heavily linked with a move to Southampton before his agent denied the report. Liverpool were formally interested in him.