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Sub Di Natale Shatters Werders Three Point Dream

Werder Bremen came agonisingly close to notching up their first Champions League win in Group C on the third mach day of the current season. Thomas Schaaf's men were gifted the lead in the 64th minute when Felipe headed past his own keeper and the German side looked likely to take all three points back home until four minute from time when substitute Antonio Di Natale grabbed an equaliser for last...

19.10.2005 / 08:46 / First Team

Udinese Coach Warns Of Borowski, Micoud And Klose Trio

Serse Cosmi doesn't see himself as a routined expert in his field. Understatement is more to his liking as he rolls his eyes under his baseball cap and exclaims: "It's difficult for me to find comparissons between the Bundesliga and the Italian Serie A.

18.10.2005 / 09:07 / First Team

Liberated Valdez Vows To Banish Barca Memories

Just minutes before departing for Udine, Werder headcoach Thomas Schaaf commented on the task that lies ahead of his attakers.

17.10.2005 / 18:08 / First Team

Werder Take Top Spot After 6:2 Nuremburg Rout

On the 9th match day of the season, Werder Bremen took the top spot in the Bundesliga after humiliating 1.FC Nuremburg with a 6:2 drubbing.

16.10.2005 / 09:18 / First Team

Nuremburg: A Strong Side Even Without Marek Mintal

Werder Bremens two week Bundesliga break comes to an end at 3:30pm on Saturday, 15.10.2005 with the visit of 1. FC Nuremburg.

13.10.2005 / 20:34 / First Team

Werder Honour Their 2005 Champions

On Tuesady evening, during a jovial gathering, Werder Bremen took the opportunity to honour it's German champions and runners-up as well as it's North German champions from the recently culminated 2004/2005 season.

12.10.2005 / 07:11 / First Team

New Injury Worries For Ümit Davala

Werder defender Ümit Davala, who recently had to take an extended break due to a hip problem, is now threatened by a further injury worry. The Turkish international was treated by Werder Team doctor Dr. Götz Dimanski just before the end of training on Monday, 10.10.2005 after complaining of pain in his groin area.

10.10.2005 / 18:59 / First Team

Allofs: Bavaria Not An Issue

On friday afternoon, Werders General Manager Klaus Allofs catagorically denied press speculation linking him with a move to Munich: "That is definately not an issue for me", exclaimed Allofs following rumours of his replacing Uli Hoeneß should Franz Beckenbauer win the vote to become UEFA-President in 2007.

08.10.2005 / 11:59 / First Team

Injury Worries In International Week

Werders win against Hertha BSC Berlin last weekend was followed by two free days but on Tuesday morning the Green-Whites gathered again for team training. The session took place without the eleven players who were nominated for international duty.

05.10.2005 / 09:06 / First Team

Werders Late Rally Levels Berlin

A late burst on the eight match day of the season was just enough to beat Hertha BSC Berlin 2:1. Tim Borowski (85') and Nelson Valdez (89') turned the game on its head late on after Dardai had given the home side the lead (48'). Werder left the capital with three "Big Points" under their belt when it seemed they would make the journey back north empty handed.

02.10.2005 / 09:57 / First Team

Build On Beginnings In Berlin

"Forget the Champions League and concentrate on Hertha", that was the 'War Cry' of trainer Thomas Schaaf before Saturday, 01.10.2005 tie at the Olympia Stadium in Berlin. After the disappointment of defeat in Athens it's time to shake off the off that issue and get on with day-to-day life in the Bundesliga.

30.09.2005 / 07:54 / First Team

War Of Words: Klasnic And The Referee

General manager Klaus Allofs remained one of the more diplomatic among Werders travelling party on Tuesday evening. Despite his frustration over referee Eric Poulat his critisism echoed: "That was a clear dive that led to their penalty. I believe the referee was fooled by the strikers trick."

28.09.2005 / 19:09 / First Team

Defeat In Athens: Klose Strike Too Little For Werder

Werder Bremen had to acept their second Champions League defeat on Tuesday night. Coach Thomas Schaaf's side were beaten 2:1 (2:1) by Panathinaikos in Athens.

28.09.2005 / 08:44 / First Team

Panathinaikos Battling For Their Fans

In their second Champions League tie, Panathinaikos Athens are not just fighting to breath new life into their chances of qualifying for the second round, but also to win back the faith of their fans.

26.09.2005 / 19:33 / First Team

Upbeat Against Unpredictable Athens

Trainer Thomas Schaaf has always emphasised that, above everything else, his side must build upon their own strenghts. This attitude could be extremely valuable when the Green-Whites take on Panathinaikos Athens on Tuesday, 27.09.2005 at 8:45pm in their second Champions League tie of the current tournament.

26.09.2005 / 19:01 / First Team

Klasnic Cracker Levels Leverkusen

A verocious Ivan Klasnic volley sealed the deal for Werder Bremen on the seventh match day of the season to give the Green-Whites a 2:1 home win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen. After a goalless first 45 minutes, the other half of the K&K strike force, Miroslav Klose, gave Werder the lead (47'), Simon Rolfes cancelled out Kloses goal in the 54th before Klasnic struck.

25.09.2005 / 12:02 / First Team

Werder Vow To Break Völlers Run

An old acquaintance will take his place on the away bench at the Weser Stadium on Saturday, 24.09.2005 at 3:30pm. When Werder take on Bayer 04 Leverkusen, it will be the third and last game that interim trainer Rüdi Völler will be in charge of team selection for the Rhein land club.

22.09.2005 / 20:14 / First Team

Bitter Own-Goal Costs Werder Their First Defeat

Werder Bremen had to accept their first defeat on the sixth match day of the season. Trainer Thomas Schaafs team went down at the hands of Borussia Mönchengladbach despite heavily dominating the first half and taking the lead through Jelle van Damme (21').

21.09.2005 / 07:23 / First Team

Pasanen Passes In Gladbach, Reunion With Lisztes

At 8pm on Tuesday, 20.09.2005, Werder Bremen will take to the field to play Borussia Mönchengladbach and will once again be without the services of centre half Petri Pasanen.

19.09.2005 / 18:33 / First Team

Green-Whites Rewarded For Power-Play

Werder Bremen have extended their record breaking Bundesliga start. Trainer Thomas Schaaf's side earned a 3:2 (1:1) win over Borussia Dortmund to claim their fourth win on the fifth match day of the new season.

18.09.2005 / 10:56 / First Team
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