Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen play out dramatic Bundesliga draw
Borussia Dortmund surrendered a two-goal lead in the final minutes to draw 2:2 against Werder Bremen.
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In the opening match of the fifth round of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw. After a goalless first half, the game erupted with late goals that changed the outcome entirely.
The hosts broke the deadlock in the 80th minute through Svensson, and Nico Schlotterbeck doubled the lead just five minutes later. With the game seemingly heading toward a Dortmund win, the visitors staged a remarkable comeback.
Reis pulled one back in the 88th minute, breathing life into Bremen's efforts. Deep into stoppage time, Niclas Füllkrug headed home an equalizer to steal a point for the guests.
This dropped result will be a disappointment for Dortmund, who appeared to have the game under control. Conversely, Werder Bremen proved their resilience, fighting until the final whistle to rescue a point on the road.