Highlights from the first half:
6th minute: Werder make the first move after a nice pass from Stage to Njinmah, but goalkeeper Siefkes is out in time and claims the ball
10th minute: Von der Reith takes a free-kick from just outside the penalty area, but goalkeeper Michael Zetterer is positioned correctly and able to parry the ball with his fists. A dangerous follow-up shot is also saved by the Werder goalkeeper.
13th minute: A deflected pass from Niklas Schmidt ends up with Njinmah, who takes the ball quickly and shoots on the turn. Siefkes shows quick reflexes and saves the ball for a corner.
17th minute: Drochtersen push forward through Göttel to the goalline, but Hamid just misses from a central position.
24th minute: Here in the stadium the sun is beating down and it is around 33 degrees. Nevertheless, both teams are running hard. A short drinks break gives the players a chance to cool down.
33rd minute: D/A take the lead. A cross comes in and Göttel can nod the ball in the net at the back post, giving Michael Zetterer no chance.
36th minute: After a cross, Leon Opitz has a chance to shoot around 10 yards from goal. He is closed down by two defenders, however, and hits the ball over the goal.
40th minute: Niklas Schmidt shoots from 20 yards out with his right foot, but his shot doesn’t cause any danger. Goalkeeper Siefkes comfortably catches the ball in the middle of the net.
