Bremen still waiting for win, ‘Gladbach 5th

Werder Bremen’s wait for its first Bundesliga win of the season continued yesterday after losing 2-0 at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach.

The visitors were clearly better in the first half and took the lead when Lars Stindl eluded a defender and curled the ball inside the far post from a difficult angle.

Jannik Vestergaard then scored against his former side with a powerful header from a corner to make it 2-0 around the half-hour mark. The Danish defender kept his celebration in check.

Thomas Delaney missed Bremen’s best chance before the break when he blazed over from close range, and there were whistles from some home fans at the interval.

Bremen coach Alexander Nouri made two changes for the second half, when his side appeared more committed, but solid defending from the visitors denied a way back.

‘Gladbach climbed to fifth after eight rounds, while Bremen remained second from bottom as the pressure builds on Nouri.

NO WINNERS

Wolfsburg twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Bayer Leverkusen, a result that helps neither team after disappointing starts to the league.

Leverkusen took the lead through Lars Bender after the home side dominated the opening half hour.

The goal sparked a reaction from the visitors and Divock Origi duly equalized before the break.

Argentine striker Lucas Alario restored Leverkusen’s lead with a cool finish to Wendell’s cross after Kevin Volland played the Brazilian defender through.

But Leverkusen was to rue missing other chances when Jakub Blaszczykowski grabbed another equalizer for Wolfsburg.