“Proud” Thioune hails Bremen’s resilience as Hein shares delight after “Man of the Match” performance in Dortmund

Ludovit Reis and Niclas Füllkrug scored late goals to secure a draw for Werder Bremen against Borussia Dortmund. Goalkeeper Karl Hein's performance was the highlight of the match, as the visitors had to withstand Dortmund's pressure. Hein, an Estonian player, expressed his pride in his team's resilient performance, stating, "It’s an incredible feeling.

To fight back from 2-0 down and take a point away from Dortmund, you need to produce a fantastic team effort." He further added, "I’m proud of our performance. We defended well and fought our way back into the game. I think I had a good night myself. Ultimately, I’m just trying to help the team pick up points, so I’m delighted that it worked out so well today."

Hein's coach, Daniel Thioune, also commended the team, highlighting their defensive discipline and ability to bounce back from being down 2-0. The team's success echoes a similar comeback from four years ago inspired by Oliver Burke. The match was intense, but Bremen wasn't aiming for entertainment during the first 70 minutes. They were focused on regaining control towards the end of the game.

Werder Bremen will face Paderborn and Mainz in the Bundesliga before hosting a second round DFB-Pokal tie against Dortmund.