Werder did better five minutes later: As with the opening goal, Mitchell Weiser was the setter after a corner kick, whose cross Fulkrug headed over the line, the entire Schalke defense looked bad again.
More big chances for Werder – Schalke with 1: 4 still well served
The Royal Blues did not find access to the game as a result either. Werder defended cleverly and repeatedly used the gaps in Schalke’s defense for dangerous counterattacks, Ducksch hit the post (28′). The hosts couldn’t think of anything else to disrupt Bremen’s order. The frustration erupted more and more in fouls and yellow cards. The guests were closer to more goals than Schalke to the goal: Ducksch just missed the goal with a flick (43rd).
Immediately after the restart Ducksch hit the post again with a free kick (48th). Then he did better after assisting Füllkrug, scored twice – and decided the game early.
Schalke in Sandhausen, Werder against Kiel
Schalke will play at SV Sandhausen on the next matchday (Friday, 6.30 p.m.). Bremen then receives Holstein Kiel.