FC St. Pauli triumphed over Werder Bremen in a thrilling encounter held at the Millerntor Stadion, marking a pivotal moment in the Bundesliga fixture on matchday 23. The hosts took the lead in the match with a header from Hauke Wahl just 10 minutes into the second half, breaking the deadlock. However, Werder Bremen managed to equalize shortly after through Jovan Milosevic in the 61st minute, showcasing a well-crafted play.
The match was ultimately decided by a goal from Joel Fujita, who found the net in the 70th minute, confirming St. Pauli’s win. Fujita was recognized as the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Defender Hauke Wahl not only played a vital role at the back but also made his mark by scoring a crucial goal. The head coach of FC St. Pauli, Alexander Blessin, set his team up in a 3-6-1 formation, integrating Nikola Vasilj in goal, supported by defenders Tomoya Ando, Hauke Wahl, and Karol Mets. The midfield featured Manolis Saliakas, Eric Smith, Jackson Irvine, Arkadiusz Pyrka, Danel Sinani, and Joel Fujita, while Martijn Kaars led the attack.
In contrast, Werder Bremen, led by coach Daniel Thioune, also employed a 3-6-1 setup, with Mio Backhaus guarding the net, backed by defenders Niklas Stark, Senne Lynen, and Marco Friedl. Their midfield was composed of Justin Njinmah, Cameron Puertas, Jens Stage, Isaac Schmidt, Romano Schmid, and Samuel Mbangula, with Marco Grüll spearheading the forward line.
The referee for this exciting contest was Sören Storks. Following this match, FC St. Pauli will face Hoffenheim away, while Werder Bremen welcomes Heidenheim at home.
With this victory, FC St. Pauli now accumulates 20 points in the league, placing them in sixteenth position, while Werder Bremen remains in seventeenth with 19 points.
Substitutions for FC St. Pauli
53’ 2H – Martijn Kaars was replaced by Mathias Pereira Lage
79’ 2H – Jackson Irvine was substituted for James Sands
85’ 2H – Joel Fujita made way for Mathias Rasmussen
Yellow Cards for FC St. Pauli:
28’ 1H – Martijn Kaars (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 30’ 2H – Manolis Saliakas (Verbally abusing the referee)
Substitutions for Werder Bremen:
59’ 2H – Isaac Schmidt was replaced by Leonardo Bittencourt and Marco Grüll by Jovan Milosevic
78’ 2H – Cameron Puertas was substituted for Keke Topp
Yellow Cards for Werder Bremen:
6’ 1H – Isaac Schmidt (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 8’ 2H – Senne Lynen (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 29’ 2H – Marco Friedl (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 30’ 2H – Jovan Milosevic (Verbally abusing the referee), 31’ 2H – Leonardo Bittencourt (Verbally abusing the referee), and 42’ 2H – Niklas Stark (Verbally abusing the referee).