2nd league
Düsseldorf (dpa) – SV Werder Bremen has impressively ended the successful series of leaders FC Schalke 04 and taken the lead in the 2nd Bundesliga.
The North Germans, who have not been defeated for six games, won the top game in the Veltins Arena 4-1 (2-0) and are in first place with 57 points three rounds before the end of the season, ahead of the Revierelf, who are second with 56 points.
The goals for Werder in the Schalke Arena, which was sold out for the first time in more than two years, were scored by Ilia Gruev (9th minute), Niclas Füllkrug (26th) and Marvin Ducksch (51st/53rd). Simon Terodde (88th) scored for the hosts. For the guests it was the sixth win in a row at Schalke.
HSV maintains chances of promotion
Hamburger SV has retained its theoretical chances of promotion with the 4-2 win at Jahn Regensburg. The goals for HSV were scored by Miro Muheim (23rd), Anssi Suhonen (66th), Josha Vagnoman (90th) and David Kinsombi (90th + 6 / penalty kick). Holstein Kiel had to settle for a 1-1 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim. A decision in the relegation battle was made on Friday evening. FC Ingolstadt 04 is the first to be relegated after the 2-2 draw at Karlsruher SC.