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Clever Bremen Can Beat Bielefeld

Two wins from the last six Bundesliga games. Just one point from the last nine available at home. Hardly a quota that will satisfy anyone at Werder let alone coach Thomas Schaaf. The trainer demands a win from his side on Saturday, 30.04.2005 against Armenia Bielefeld: "I don't care how we play, we need three points...even if just for self confidence."

29.04.2005 / 12:36 / First Team

Klose Goal Not Enough : Werder Fall At Leverkusen

Two defeats on the trot for German champions Werder Bremen. Thomas Schaafs side went down 2:1 to Bayer Leverkusen and with that slipped back into fifth in the table. Bayer took an early lead through Kryznowek (3') and Babic added to that lead (37'). Miroslav Klose dragged Werder back into the tie with a header before the break but the recent plague of missed chances in the second half cost Werder...

25.04.2005 / 08:52 / First Team

Bremen Bouyant Before Bayer 04 Leverkusen Tie

A dark cloud of disappointment still hangs heavily over the Weser after Werders unlucky exit from the DFB cup on Tuesday night afte a tantalising cup battle. "Life goes on", urged Tim Borowski having returned from an exhausting evening at the Arena AufSchalke. And on it goes in the Bundesliga for the Green-Whites on Sunday, 24.04.2005 at 5:30pm when Bremens next task will be overcome Bayer 04...

22.04.2005 / 08:28 / First Team

Werder Bow Out In Shoot Out : End Of The DFB Road For Werder

A turbulant and pulsating Cup tie ended in bitter disappointment for Werder Bremen at the Arena AufSchalke. The homeside have ex-Bremen keeper Frank Rost to thank for their progression into the cup final after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in which the S04 keeper saved three Bremen penalties before taking on the responsibility himself of converting the decisive spot kick. The game stood at 1:1...

20.04.2005 / 13:12 / First Team

Werder Take Cup Mission To Schalke

What is surely Weders only chance of siverware this season moves into the final phases this Tuesday 19.04.2005 at 8:30pm when the Green-Whites take to the pitch in the Arena AufSchalke where a win would guarantee Werders ticket to Berlin.

18.04.2005 / 22:26 / First Team

Berlin Burst Bremens Bubble

Another dark day on the Weser, but this time it had less to do with the weather! Werder suffered their second home defeat on the trot at the hands of direct competitor Hertha BSC Berlin. Marcelinho once again proved Herthas hero with the winning strike on the half hour to decide the battle for a European place next season. Werder were once again in control of the game but failed to capitalise on...

17.04.2005 / 11:06 / First Team

Berlins Brazilian In Bremen : Werder Host Hertha

Following last weekends North derby, this Saturday 16.04.2005, Werder face yet another direct opponent at the weser Stadium. On the seasons 29th match day the Green-Whites play host to Hertha BSC Berlin, who themselves are ot on Werders heals in the league table. A win would keep their neighbours in the table at a safe distance whilst increasing the pressure on the top three.

15.04.2005 / 07:21 / First Team

Baumann Under The Knife

The captain is back on the mend. Following successful surgery performed by Dr. Seebauer in the "Klinic rechts der Isar", Werders midfield stopper Frank Baumann is expected to return from Munich on Thursday morning. A relieved "Baumi" commented after the operation: "One thing is clear and that is that it was the correct decision to have the operation now. The mucose membrane was inflamed and some...

14.04.2005 / 14:38 / First Team

K&K Strike Force Clinch The North Derby

Werder Bremen are back to their winning ways. Thomas Schaafs side took all three points back to Bremen after a 2:1 (1:0) win. Miroslav Klose put the guests in front after a defensive mistake by Daniel van Buyten. Mehdi Mahdavikia pulled his side level in the second half, but only briefly before Ivan Klasnic slammed the visitors back ahead and clinched the North derby for Werder.

10.04.2005 / 10:24 / First Team

Derby Time : Allofs Wants Three Points In Hamburg

It's time for the 82nd North-Derby in the history of the Bundesliga and it promises to one of the more exciting clashes, when Werder Bremen take on Hamburg SV on Saturday, 09.04.2005 at 3:30pm in the AOL Arena - for the German champions this tie could hold the last chance to win a Champions League qualifying position. On the other hand, a defeat for the "Rothosen" (red-shorts) could cost them a...

08.04.2005 / 08:22 / First Team

Stutgart Stall Werder Revival

Werder Bremen suffered a painful setback in their attempt to claim third place and with that a Champions League spot yesterday when visitors VfB Stutgart took away all three points. Silvio Meißner put the guests ahead three minutes after the re-start with a powerful header after a goalless first half. Ivan Klasnic pulled the homeside level just minutes later with a well placed shot on the turn...

03.04.2005 / 11:54 / First Team

Werder Clash With Stutgart In Third Place Battle

It's the top billed game of the 27th match day of the 2004/2005 season. On Sunday, 02.04.2005 at 3:30pm, Werder will take on VfB Stutgart at the Weser Stadium in a game which is worth much more than the three points a possible winner can pick up. A winner can secure the third position in the table and revive remaining title dreams. The future for the loser is bleak.

01.04.2005 / 12:04 / First Team

Back On The Ball After Easter Break

It's been a while since so many Werder professionals turned out for a training session. Trainer thomas Schaaf welcomed a total of seventeen players for Tuesdays mornings run-out. "We're happy that none of the internationals who returned today had picked up injuries during the weekend games and all are fit for the match against Stuttgart."

29.03.2005 / 21:19 / First Team

Werder Seal The Deal On Owomoyela

Werder Bremen have perfected the transfare of German international Patrick Owomoyela from DSC Armenia Bielefeld. Having agreed terms with the 25 year old during the week, now both clubs have also shaken hands on the deal. General manager Klaus Allofs explained on Monday: "We cleared up the final details today. Patrick Owomoyela has signed a four year contract. We're very pleased that he'll be...

21.03.2005 / 21:21 / First Team

Werder Boost Moral In Nuremburg - 1:2 Away Win

German champions Werder Bremen got back to winning ways yesterday after two games without a win in Bundesliga. Werder beat Nuremburg 1:2 to earn three vital away points in their challenge to regain a Champions League place next season. Ivan Klasnic was Werders "Man of the Match" bagging a first half brace (22', 45') to put the Green-Whites 0:2 up at the break. The host side made a better fist of...

20.03.2005 / 11:55 / First Team

Allofs : "We Have To Beat Nuremberg"

No Champions League, no DFB Cup - Werder Bremens players have had a whole week to recover from the strain of the last weeks and to tank up on energy. Werder will look to use their rest to their advantage this Saturday, 19.03.2005 at 3:30pm when they take to the pitch in Nuremburg in an attempt to rescue third place in the table and secure a Champions League spot for next season. "We've a lot of...

17.03.2005 / 17:53 / First Team

Werder Secure Zidan Until 2008

Striker Mohamed Zidan will remain at the Weser Stadium until 2008. General Manager Klaus Allofs announced on Tuesday evening that Werder Bremen have taken the option to buy the Egyptian after his loan spell. With that the German league and cup holders have guaranteed the striker, who comes from Danish first division side FC Midtjylland, will stay with the Green-Whites for a further three years....

16.03.2005 / 20:47 / First Team

Wache Ruins Werder Revenge

A frustrating afternoon for Werder Bremen in a game which they controlled for long periods but were unable to successfully break down a strong Mainz resistance and the visitors left the Weser Stadium triumphantly with a well earned point under their belt. The Green-Whites had their best chances to pick up all three points after the break but a mixture of woodwork and Mainz keeper Dimo Wache in top...

13.03.2005 / 11:46 / First Team

Werder Seek Redemption Against Mainz

On Saturday, 12.03.2005 at 3:30pm, Werder Bremen will take their first steps in an attempt to redeem themselves after their humiliating Champions League exit in Lyon. The Green-Whites sorely need a return to winning ways against FSV Mainz 05 if they are to restore confidence in themselves and in their fans. Aside from the aspect of self confidence, the small issue of putting their title defence...

11.03.2005 / 15:21 / First Team

Lyon Bundle Werder Out Of The Champions League

At the 'Stade Gerland' in Lyon, Werder Bremen suffered 90 of the bitterest moments in the clubs history. The German champions bowed out of the Champions League after a 7:2 drubbing at the hands of Olympique Lyon. After a half hour of football, Werder trailed the French champions 3:0 having been brutaly penalised for throwing caution to the wind and putting their fate in attack. After the break,...

09.03.2005 / 10:41 / First Team
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