46th minute: Double change for SVW with Izet Hajrovic and Florian Kainz replacing Milos Veljkovic and Philipp Bargfrede. Nouri changes to a 4-4-2 system.
56th minute: Junuzovic, Belfodil and Kainz lead a counter-attack but the latter’s shot from 18 yards is saved.
62nd minute: Next to have a go is Junuzovic with a long-range effort which sails just wide.
67th minute: Pavlenka keeps Werder in the game. Thorgan Hazard gets the better of Bauer in the penalty area but Pavlenka keeps the shot out with his left foot. Gladbach have got more space now with SVW pushing more men forward.
80th minute: Werder make their final change with Johannes Eggestein on for Augustinsson.
84th minute: Lars Stindl has a free header from inside the area but it strikes the post.
91st minute: Eggestein with a great shot on the turn but Sommer is equal to it once again.
92nd minute: Full-time. Werder lose 2-0 to Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Summary: The Green-Whites showed great fight after the break and created a number of chances. They lacked the cool head in front of goal yet again however. Gladbach’s clinical finishing decided the game. Next Sunday, SV Werder have an away trip to 1. FC Köln, with kick-off at 13:30 CEST.