Johansson scores as Werder Bremen defeat Borussia Monchengladbach

Updated: May 17, 2023, 10:44 am
Werder Bremen added to Monchengladbach's woes with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.
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Borussia Monchengladbach's disappointing start to the season continued as they were beaten 2-1 by Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Aron Johansson gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot after Anthony Ujah had been fouled inside the area.

Gladbach drew level just before half-time when Lars Stindl scored his first goal for the club, but Jannik Vestergaard restored Bremen's lead early in the second half.

Felix Kroos missed a penalty after Granit Xhaka was sent off, but it did not prove to be a costly miss as the northern Germany side held on to all three points.