U.S. youngster Josh Sargent scores for Werder Bremen in Bundesliga debut
U.S. forward Josh Sargent scored just two minutes after coming off the bench in his Bundesliga debut as Werder Bremen beat Fortuna Duesseldorf 3-1.
German Bundesliga
FULL TIME
- Kevin Möhwald 20'
- Martin Harnik 71'
- Josh Sargent 78'
- Dodi Lukébakio 43' P
Weserstadion · 41,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs TSG Hoffenheim | W 2-0 | German Bundesliga |
| 10/27/26 | @ Borussia Dortmund | L 2-3 | German Cup |
| 10/24/26 | @ Mainz | W 3-2 | German Bundesliga |
| 10/17/26 | vs SC Paderborn 07 | D 2-2 | German Bundesliga |
| 10/9/26 | @ Borussia Dortmund | D 2-2 | German Bundesliga |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Substitution 87'
Substitution, Fortuna Düsseldorf. Benito Raman replaces Dodi Lukebakio.
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Yellow Card 84'
Rouwen Hennings (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card.
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Goal - Header 78'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 3, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. Joshua Sargent (SV Werder Bremen) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal.
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Substitution 76'
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Joshua Sargent replaces Milot Rashica.
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Goal 71'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 2, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. Martin Harnik (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
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Substitution 69'
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Johannes Eggestein replaces Kevin Möhwald.
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Yellow Card 67'
Milot Rashica (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow Card 64'
Matthias Zimmermann (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 61'
Substitution, Fortuna Düsseldorf. Alfredo Morales replaces Oliver Fink.
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Substitution 60'
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Martin Harnik replaces Claudio Pizarro.
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Yellow Card 51'
Marco Friedl (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Fortuna Düsseldorf. Rouwen Hennings replaces Takashi Usami.
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Yellow Card 44'
Theodor Gebre Selassie (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow Card 44'
Dodi Lukebakio (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card.
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Penalty - Scored 43'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 1, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. Dodi Lukebakio (Fortuna Düsseldorf) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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VAR - Penalty Not Awarded 41'
VAR: Penalty Kick. Referee decision on field cancelled.
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Goal 20'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 1, Fortuna Düsseldorf 0. Kevin Möhwald (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Max Kruse.
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Yellow Card 1'
Robin Bormuth (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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End Regular Time 90'+4'
Second Half ends, SV Werder Bremen 3, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.
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Substitution 87'
Substitution, Fortuna Düsseldorf. Benito Raman replaces Dodi Lukebakio.
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Yellow Card 84'
Rouwen Hennings (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card.
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Goal - Header 78'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 3, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. Joshua Sargent (SV Werder Bremen) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal.
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Substitution 76'
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Joshua Sargent replaces Milot Rashica.
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Goal 71'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 2, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. Martin Harnik (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
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Substitution 69'
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Johannes Eggestein replaces Kevin Möhwald.
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Yellow Card 67'
Milot Rashica (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow Card 64'
Matthias Zimmermann (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 61'
Substitution, Fortuna Düsseldorf. Alfredo Morales replaces Oliver Fink.
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Substitution 60'
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Martin Harnik replaces Claudio Pizarro.
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Yellow Card 51'
Marco Friedl (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
Second Half begins SV Werder Bremen 1, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1.
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Substitution 45'
Substitution, Fortuna Düsseldorf. Rouwen Hennings replaces Takashi Usami.
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Halftime 45'+2'
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Yellow Card 44'
Theodor Gebre Selassie (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card.
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Yellow Card 44'
Dodi Lukebakio (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card.
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Penalty - Scored 43'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 1, Fortuna Düsseldorf 1. Dodi Lukebakio (Fortuna Düsseldorf) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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VAR - Penalty Not Awarded 41'
VAR: Penalty Kick. Referee decision on field cancelled.
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Goal 20'
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 1, Fortuna Düsseldorf 0. Kevin Möhwald (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Max Kruse.
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Yellow Card 1'
Robin Bormuth (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Kickoff
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
F95
SVW
18
Fouls
14
4
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
1
Offsides
0
4
Corner Kicks
6
6
Saves
2
30.7
Possession
69.3
12
SHOTS
22
3
ON GOAL
9
30
On Target %
40
1
Penalty Goals
0
1
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
223
Accurate Passes
592
299
Passes
674
70
Pass Completion %
90
1
Accurate Crosses
6
10
Crosses
29
10
Cross %
20
56
Long Balls
47
28
Accurate Long Balls
29
50
Long Balls %
60
3
Blocked Shots
5
12
Effective Tackles
12
12
Tackles
14
100
Tackle %
90
12
Interceptions
8
31
Effective Clearances
11
31
Clearances
11
Head to Head
Lineups
ConfirmedSVW · 4-1-2-1-2
Jirí PavlenkaG12 saves
Marco FriedlCD-L32 yellow card
Sebastian LangkampCD-R151 shot on target2 shots
Maximilian EggesteinDM351 shot
Ludwig AugustinssonLB52 shots
Theodor Gebre SelassieRB23 yellow card
Max KruseAM101 assist1 shot on target4 shots
Davy KlaassenLM301 shot
Kevin MöhwaldRM62 shots on target1 goal3 shots
Milot RashicaCF-L11 yellow card1 shot on target3 shots
Claudio PizarroCF-R41 shot
Substitutes
Martin HarnikSUB92 shots on target1 goal3 shots
Luca PlogmannSUB40
Johannes EggesteinSUB241 shot on target1 shot
Florian KainzSUB7
Felix BeijmoSUB2
Nuri SahinSUB17
Josh SargentSUB191 shot on target1 goal1 shot
F95 · 4-5-1
Michael RensingG16 saves
Marcin KaminskiCD-L351 shot
Robin BormuthCD-R32 yellow card
Niko GießelmannLB23
Matthias ZimmermannRB25 yellow card1 shot
Kevin StögerCM-L221 shot
Oliver FinkCM-R7
Adam BodzekAM13
Takashi UsamiLM332 shots
Jean ZimmerRM39
Dodi LukébakioF20 yellow card3 shots on target1 goal3 shots
Substitutes
Kenan KaramanSUB11
Kaan AyhanSUB5
Jannick TheissenSUB12
Benito RamanSUB9
Marvin DuckschSUB10
Alfredo MoralesSUB6
Rouwen HenningsSUB28 yellow card4 shots
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