BREMINATION: Werder’s Stunning 1-0 Win in Shorthanded Showdown!

BREMINATION: Werder's Stunning 1-0 Win in Shorthanded Showdown!

The 1. FSV Mainz 05 suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of SV Werder Bremen in the opening match of the 20th round of the German Bundesliga.

Werder Bremen made the better start, creating the first real scoring opportunity after nearly ten minutes, when Marvin Ducksch’s shot was saved by FSV goalkeeper Robin Zentner. However, just a few minutes later, the Mainzer goalkeeper was beaten by Leonardo Bittencourt’s goal from a short distance. Mainz pushed hard for an equalizer, but ultimately failed to capitalize on their efforts.

In the dying minutes, Werder Bremen’s Niklas Stark received a second yellow card for time-wasting and the team’s captain, Marco Friedl, was also sent off for protesting the decision. Despite being reduced to nine men, Werder Bremen’s lead was not threatened and the match ended with the same score.

Werder Bremen will face a stern test in their next match, traveling to Munich to take on the Bundesliga’s record champions. Meanwhile, Mainz will host FC Augsburg in their next fixture, a week from now.