SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Weserstadion, a Bundesliga result that did little to help either team's specific ambitions. Bremen took the lead with a well-taken goal from a flowing move in the first half, but Gladbach improved after the break and deservedly equalized through a powerful header from a corner. The match process was end-to-end, with both teams having chances to win it in the final minutes, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The key incident was a goal-line clearance by a Gladbach defender in the 85th minute to deny Bremen a late winner. The point left both teams in mid-table obscurity, with neither making a significant move up or down the league standings. Both managers agreed it was a fair result in their post-match assessments. The starting lineups featured experienced Bundesliga campaigners who canceled each other out over the ninety minutes.