Bremen – No, SV Werder Bremen wasn’t happy when the test match against FC Groningen, which was actually scheduled in Delmenhorst and then canceled, ultimately had to be played – secretly in 12th place at the Weser Stadium without a spectator. It was also not allowed to be reported until shortly before kick-off, as the authorities had ordered for security reasons.
However, the Bundesliga promoted team could console themselves with a strong performance and a 6-1 (3-1) goal festival against the Dutch first division side. A week before the start of the competitive game in the DFB Cup against regional league team Energie Cottbus, the “ugly birds” in particular gained a lot of self-confidence, Marvin Ducksch hit three times and Niclas filling jug twice. The strong newcomer also celebrated Lee Buchanan his goal premiere in the dress of SV Werder Bremen – a very special one: The actually green-whites had started in the peach-colored away jersey for the first time.
“Except for the first few minutes, we did really well. We kept the intensity high and the processes are getting better and better,” said Clemens Fritz, Head of Professional Football, full of praise, but he didn’t want to become euphoric: “You have to classify the result correctly. Groningen With all due respect, that wasn’t the benchmark today.” The Dutchmen hadn’t had the necessary speed when they arrived from their training camp in Lohne, which is why the game had to start 15 minutes later.
Werder Bremen vs. FC Groningen: Marvin Ducksch turns the friendly with a brace before the break
But then the guests started quite briskly and took the lead early on through Cyril Ngonge (10′). With the quick counterattack, the defensive of the SV Werder Bremen didn’t look good at all what coach Ole Werner must have been quite annoyed. Because he tried again a back three without Niklas Stark in the middle. The newcomer, who actually seemed set as the chief of defense, was even completely missing in the supposed A-Elf and only came in the second test match of the day against FC Emmen for use. against Fc Groningen defended Milos Veljkovic in the center, flanked by Amos Pieper and Marco Friedl. “We have a lot of competition here,” Fritz remarked when asked.
Apart from the early stages, the defense had almost everything under control. The two full-backs Mitchell Weiser and Lee Buchanan not only helped well, but also set accents forward. And that’s where the game shifted from Werder Bremen increasingly. Marvin Ducksch reacted the quickest after a blocked shot by Weiser and cleverly put the hole in to make it 1-1 (12′). Only four minutes later he let the 2:1 against him with a fine free kick Fc Groningen follow and celebrated extensively even without fans. After all, he had practiced free-kicks in preparation after almost every training session – preferably in an entertaining competition with team-mate Niklas Schmidt.
Werder Bremen friendly against FC Groningen: Niclas Füllkrug scores twice – his first goals in preparation
Werder Bremen was now clearly superior, showed good combinations – as before the 3:1: Ultimately, Romano Schmid, who had broken through, hung up the ball Lee Buchanan, who performed cool. The young Englishman also impressed with fast advances and sharp crosses. “He played well,” praised Fritz.
You couldn’t say the same about the guests. Radinio Balker was far too robust against Leonardo Bittencourt, who was very conspicuous this time – penalty. that itself Niclas filling jug immediately grabbed the ball was not surprising: up until then he had been goalless in preparation. Ducksch gave an encouraging smack – and then Füllkrug made it 4-1 (51′). That obviously did him good. Now it worked for him too. After a great combination via Weiser and Ducksch, he skilfully slammed the ball flat into the left corner – 5:1 for Werder Bremen (55.).
Werder Bremen wins a friendly against FC Groningen: Jens Stage is missing and only plays against FC Emmen
Now was again Marvin Ducksch it’s your turn. After a stupid foul on him there was a penalty, which the goalscorer converted himself to make it 6:1 (69th). Shortly afterwards he was on the ground and had to be treated on his foot. That didn’t look good at first, but Ducksch was then able to complete the last few minutes without any noticeable problems – like all the other colleagues. “It was important that everyone got this full load,” Fritz explained, explaining another reason for this dress rehearsal before the start of the competitive game. That, in addition to Stark, Jens Stage in the first game against the Fc Groningen was missing, but it was a bit surprising. The Dane for whom Werder Bremen after all, has transferred four million euros transfer fee to FC Copenhagen is actually considered set.
It is just as surprising, by the way, that the Fc Groningen on Sunday in Lohne against the regional league team there in front of spectators. In Delmenhorst and also in Bremen, this was not possible on Saturday for security reasons and staff shortages in the police force. “Of course we would have liked a different atmosphere in a stadium with fans,” said Fritz: “But we can’t change it. The place is really good for that.” And there was also applause from a few onlookers. (knee)
Werder Bremen: Pavlenka – Pieper, Veljkovic, Friedl – Weiser, Groß, Buchanan – Schmid, Bittencourt – Ducksch, filling jug.
Regarding the match report from July 23, 2022:
Marvin Ducksch, Niclas Füllkrug and Lee Buchanan make it clear: Werder Bremen dismantles FC Groningen in the friendly
Bremen – Coach Ole Werner demanded an increase in performance – and he got it. A good week before the start of the competitive game in the DFB Cup, the SV Werder Bremen the dress rehearsal against the Dutch first division team Fc Groningen won hands down. The first of two friendlies on Saturday ended 6-1 (3-1).
In almost secret test matchwhich after the cancellation a few days ago was finally held with short notice in camera and broadcast on Internet TV, showed the SV Werder Bremenwho ran with an A-Elf and Marco Friedl as captain, a dominant performance in 12th place in the immediate vicinity of the Wohninvest Weserstadion.
The first hit was initially due to the Fc Groningen. After a cross from the right, the Bremen defense let Cyril Ngonge stand free, so he only had to put his foot down (9′). But then they turned Bremer, who played for the first time in a salmon or peach-colored away jerseyon. Marvin Ducksch equalized just four minutes after going behind (13′) and only a little later turned the game around with a wonderful free kick goal from a good 25 meters out (16′). Lee Buchanan increased to 3:1 for before the break Werder Bremen. It was the new left-back’s first goal (37′).
Werder Bremen clearly wins the friendly against FC Groningen: Marvin Ducksch scores three goals
While Bremen played with the same eleven for more than 90 minutes and increased the pressure again in the final stages of the pre-season, the Dutch made almost complete changes at the break. But even in the second round almost only played Werder Bremen. Niclas filling jug after a remarkable combination with Ducksch and Mitchell Weiser, the goal increased to 4:1 (51st), then even to 5:1 with a penalty (54th). It was the first two goals in the pre-season for the 29-year-old. The final point then set again Marvin Duckschwho took a penalty and converted it himself to make it 6:1 (69th).
Following the test match against FC Groningen, a completely new team of the SV Werder Bremen then the test match against FC Emmen. (han)
Werder Bremen: Pavlenka – Pieper, Veljkovic, Friedl – Weiser, Buchanan – Groß – Bittencourt, Schmid – Füllkrug, Ducksch.