Ermedin Demirovich saves a point for Stuttgart in a Bremen thriller

Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirovich forced an impressive Werder side to settle for a 2-2 draw in a thrilling match on round 12 of the Bundesliga.

Werder Bremen 2:2 Stuttgart
Goals: 1-0 Njinmah 6′ (assist: Daksh), 1-1 Demirovich 20′ (assist: Mittelstadt), 2-1 Stage 76′, 2-2 Demirovich 85′ (assist: Stiller)

The home team started dreamily when Justin Njinma the score broke the deadlock in the sixth minute. The young forward showed off his aerial prowess when he met a perfect cross from Leonardo Bittencourt with a well-placed headline that left Alexander Nyubel no chance. It was Njinma’s second goal of the season, both goals coming from headers.

Justin Njinma and Marvin Daks played the first match perfectly. – IMAGO/Eibner-Pressephoto/Max Vincent

Demirovich levels the score

However, Stuttgart refused to be contained and equalized in the 20th minute. Demirovich. The Bosnian striker showed off his predatory instincts by converting a superb cross from the field. Maximilian Mittelstedt with a deft strike from close range. The goal demonstrated Stuttgart’s efficiency in front of goal and brought the match back to an even level.

Bremen were everywhere when Stuttgart equalized. – IMAGO/osnapix/Titgemeyer

VAR drama unfolds

The match was not without controversy as the potential turning point came in the 30th minute. Bremen thought they had won the penalty when Njinma went down in the penalty area under a shot from Geoff Chabot. Referee Harm Osmers initially pointed to the spot, but VAR asked him to review the incident. After consulting with the pitchside observer, Osmers reversed his decision, much to the disappointment of the home team.

The Bremen team were disappointed by the cancellation of the penalty. – IMAGO/nordphoto GmbH / Tauchnitz

Njinmah refused woodwork

By the end of the first half, Werder came agonizingly close to regaining the lead. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Njinmah unleashed a spectacular strike that was beaten by Nübel, but his shot went wide of the post. The frame canceled out what could have been a Goal of the Month contender and the score remained level at half-time.

The scene steals the show

As the second half progressed, both teams strived for victory. Bremen’s persistence paid off in the 77th minute when he came on as a substitute. Jens Stage had an impact. The Danish midfielder, who had been on the field for about 20 minutes after Bittencourt’s replacement, grabbed the ball in the penalty area from a corner and fired it into the net, sending the Weser Stadium into raptures.

Jens Stage celebrates after coming off the bench to give Werder Bremen the lead late in the second half. – IMAGO/Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images

Demirovic strikes again

While Werder thought they had secured all three points, Demirovic had other ideas. In the 85th minute, the Stuttgart striker once again demonstrated his clinical performance. Grabbing a perfectly weighted through ball from Angelo StillerDemirovich maintained his composure to fend off the enemy’s onslaught. Michael Zettererbringing the score to 2-2 and silencing the home team.

Two shots, two goals by Demirovic from Stuttgart. – IMAGO/Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images

Late drama and orders

In the final minutes, both teams fought for the winner, and the tension grew. Earlier, Stiller received a yellow card in the 54th minute for a foul on Bittencourt. The drama continued like Marvin Ducksh was booked in the 87th minute, reflecting the intensity of the closing stages. Werder’s dominance from set pieces was evident throughout the match, as they took an impressive 11 corners compared to Stuttgart’s 2, but ultimately failed to score the winning goal.

Man of the match: Ermedin Demirovich

Demirovic’s brilliant performance undoubtedly earned him the Man of the Match award. The Stuttgart striker was a constant threat throughout the game, showing off his predatory instincts by scoring two well-taken goals. His opening strike demonstrated his ability to find space in crowded areas and his late equalizer highlighted his composure under pressure. Demirovic’s brace not only earned Stuttgart a valuable point, but also highlighted his importance to the team’s attacking prowess.

Demirovic was a real handful of Werder defenders. – IMAGO/nordphoto GmbH / Tauchnitz

Bundesliga match facts
xGoals: Bremen 2.12 – Stuttgart 1.8
Fastest Player: Derrick Koehn (SVW), 34.39 km/h
Lowest chance of scoring: 2-1 to Jens Stage (SVW), 13 percent
Most pressured player: Angelo Stiller (VFB), pressured 26 times
Passing efficiency: Leonardo Bittencourt (SVW), +3.97

Heroes Fantasy: Ermedin Demirovich (Stuttgart, 284 points), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart, 271 points), Nicklas Stark (Werder Bremen, 234 points)