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VfB Stuttgart

Head Coach Sebastian Hoeness has some injury concerns and suspensions to deal with.
Ameen Al Dakhil remains on the naughty step, but at least key men Angelo Stiller and Maxi Mittelstädt are both available after suspension.
Anrie Chase has a muscle injury, Dan-Axel Zagadou has suffered another knee injury, while Luca Raimund is feeling a thigh injury.
Josha Vagnoman, Dennis Seimen and Justin Diehl are all battling muscle injuries, while Nikolas Nartey has a thigh problem.
Werder Bremen

Head Coach Ole Werner has at least a few more options at his disposal after overcoming a recent injury crisis.
Milos Veljkovic has a calf problem, but barring late injuries, Werner has almost a full-strength squad to call on.
Ex-Bayern man Mitchell Weiser is available after suspension, while Silva, Ducksch, Njinmah, Burke, Grüll and Topp are all useful options up top.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

That's the end of the match.
90+2'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) is coming onto the pitch as Romano Schmid cannot continue after picking up an injury.
90

5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
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Goal! Leonardo Bittencourt plays a pass to the feet of Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen), and he shoots into the bottom right corner from inside the box. It's 1:2.
89'

The referee blows his whistle as Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) was too aggressive in his challenge.
85'

Here comes a substitution. Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) is brought on as a substitute for Ermedin Demirovic.
84'

Ole Werner has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Andre Silva (Werder Bremen) replacing Marvin Ducksch.
84'

A substitution has been made. Felix Agu goes off and Derrick Kohn (Werder Bremen) comes on.
84'

It's unbelievable, Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) blows a huge opportunity! He has a lot of space around him and fires a terrific daisy-cutter from point blank range. His first-time effort is directed towards the middle of the target, but Alexander Nubel reacts superbly to keep the ball out.
83'

Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Daniel Schlager blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
82'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
82'

Senne Lynen (Werder Bremen) runs onto a good ball played into the box and hits a first-time screamer towards goal, but a defender somehow gets his body in the way and makes the block.
81'

Werder Bremen control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
79'

Atakan Karazor goes off the pitch and Yannik Keitel (VfB Stuttgart) comes on.
79'

Sebastian Hoeness decides to make a substitution. Chris Fuhrich will be replaced by Jacob Bruun Larsen (VfB Stuttgart).
79'

Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder Bremen) receives a precise pass on the edge of the box and shoots. His poorly placed shot flies well wide of the left post.
77'

Here's the change. Jens Stage leaves the pitch and Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder Bremen) comes on as a substitute.
77'

Niklas Stark (Werder Bremen) receives an accurate pass and attempts to threaten the goalkeeper with his long-range strike. Unfortunately for him, his effort goes high above the crossbar.
77'

The attendance is 60000.
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Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Alexander Nubel intercepts the ball.
75'

11:8 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
74'

Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
73'

What a miss! A floated cross from the flank picks out Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) unmarked near the penalty spot with just the keeper to beat, but he skies his header miles over the bar.
71'

The linesman's flag goes up. Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) is caught in the offside trap.
69'

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
68'

Werder Bremen seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
65'

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) makes a bad challenge and is given a second yellow card which means he's off.
62'

Chris Fuhrich (VfB Stuttgart) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
61'

A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) but poses no threat.
58'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
57'

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) has a great chance! He climbs highest deep in the penalty box and strikes a powerful header towards the net. Next time he should aim better as his effort ends wide of the left post.
57'

7:8 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.
55'

Maximilian Mittelstadt (VfB Stuttgart) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
53'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) reacts well near the penalty spot to connect with the resulting corner, but fails to direct his header into the back of the net. The ball floats high over the bar.
53'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) is about to take a corner kick.
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Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) attempts to send a low pass into the box from the edge of the penalty area, but the opposition's defence knocks the ball to safety. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Werder Bremen.
51'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
50'

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) makes an unfair challenge by holding his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball.
49'

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) makes a bad challenge and receives a yellow card. The referee had no doubt.
48'

Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) is penalised for holding. Daniel Schlager signals a set piece.
46'

Here is a change after the half-time break. Jamie Leweling is replaced by Fabian Rieder (VfB Stuttgart).
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+3'

Daniel Schlager has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+1'

The Stuttgart players are exchanging some short passes.
45

The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
44'

The referee shows a yellow card to Jens Stage (Werder Bremen). No wonder. A clear yellow for bad language.
42'

Sebastian Hoeness is forced to make a change. Jeff Chabot is unable to continue due to injury, Ramon Hendriks (VfB Stuttgart) comes on.
42'

Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
40'

Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card for talking out of turn to the referee. It could have been worse!
39'

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) sends a cross into the box, but Alexander Nubel comes off his line to gather the ball.
37'

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
32'

A superb goal from great team play! Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) latches on to a perfect pass and fires an excellent low shot inside the right post. There is nothing a goalkeeper can do about shots like that.
28'

Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.
23'

A pass into the box finds Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart) unmarked. He carefully places a shot towards the bottom left corner, but a brilliant last-ditch save by Michael Zetterer denies him.
19'

Leonidas Stergiou (VfB Stuttgart) received a delightful pass inside the box before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. What a brilliant finish!
18'

Daniel Schlager interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Niklas Stark (Werder Bremen).
14'

Werder Bremen take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
13'

A corner kick by Stuttgart is thwarted by the well prepared Michael Zetterer (Werder Bremen).
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Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the bottom right corner. Alexander Nubel pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
11'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) will take the corner.
11'

Maximilian Mittelstadt (VfB Stuttgart) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance. The ball goes out for a corner. Stuttgart can continue in their attacking effort.
7'

Alexander Nubel pulls off a great save to deny Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal.
6'

Daniel Schlager shows a yellow card to Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) for his blatant foul.
6'

Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
4'

Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) plays a through ball but overhits it.
1'

Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is aimed towards the middle of the net, but Michael Zetterer pulls off a comfortable save to thwart him.
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Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are out and the match is about to start. Stuttgart will have the kick-off.

Daniel Schlager is the one to supervise the game today.

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