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Niclas Füllkrug secures late draw for Werder Bremen against Dortmund
In a dramatic Bundesliga matchup, Werder Bremen secured a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. After Dortmund took a 2-0 lead through Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck, Werder staged a late comeback with goals from Ludovit Reis and a stoppage-time header by Niclas Füllkrug.
Füllkrug, playing against his former club, extended his scoring streak to four consecutive Bundesliga matches. His performance has revitalized his career following stints in England and Italy, prompting DFB Sporting Director Rudi Völler to suggest a potential return to the German national team.
Beyond the pitch, the match featured a notable moment when Füllkrug fulfilled a birthday wish for Werder bus driver Andreas Graßmann, who had predicted a Füllkrug goal in the 92nd minute. Meanwhile, refereeing decisions regarding the equalizer and a disallowed goal have sparked debate among experts.
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Andreas Graßmann · Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · Niclas Fullkrug · Niko Kovac · Rudi Völler · SV Werder Bremen · Werder Bremen