Werder Bremen wins 4-0 in the test game against FC Verden 04!

Werder Bremen wins 4-0 in the test game against FC Verden 04!

Bremen, Deutschland - The start of the new 2025 season could not be more exciting! On July 12, Werder Bremen started the test game against FC Verden 04, and the balance sheet is impressive: Werder leads 4-0 at half -time. A successful debut for coach Horst Steffen, who directs the fortunes of the green-whites in this game. After the departure of Ole Werner, Werder has taken a new path with Steffen, and the first impression is twice in this case.

The scorer list is led by Amos Pieper, who hit his head in the 6th minute after a corner. Leon Opitz, the most striking player of the first half, added in the 36th minute and netted for a post shot. Shortly before the break, Hansen-Aaröen increased to 3: 0, prepared by Topp, before Covic scored the goal to 4: 0 from a distance in the 49th minute. Particularly noteworthy that, despite several major chances in the first half, Werder also met aluminum three times - there would even have been a higher lead.

that's what the game

The test game takes place in front of over 5,000 spectators and was not only a mature performance on the pitch, but also an occasion for the fans to see the new home jersey from Werder for the first time. This renewal in the outfit could bring a breath of fresh air.

Also worth mentioning in the first half: Jens Stage had to get off the pitch in the 15th minute, for him Karim Coulibaly came. FC Verden, also in the restructuring with new trainer Tim Ebersbach, had a hard time arriving against the dedicated Werder team.

outlook for the season

Preparation for the new season was only officially started on July 7th. The Werder squad was able to implement some first training content, and the training camp in the Zillertal, which takes place from July 22nd to 31st, is also on the agenda. There, the Werderans will not only get to know everyday life in another environment, but also play two test games that are considered key games for the squad finding - against the Kickers Emden on July 19 and the duel against TSG Hoffenheim on August 1st in Schwaz, as well as another test against Udinese Calcio on August 9th in Bremen.

Werder Bremen is therefore prepared for the challenges that are waiting for you with the DFB Cup game on August 15 against Bielefeld and the Bundesliga start on August 23 against Frankfurt. The fans are excited to see whether the team can take the positive energy from this first test game. After all, the elves have a lot because of the last season in which they narrowly scored the participation in European competition to leave behind and put on a fresh start.

For everyone who wants to see more information about this test game and the entire preparation for the new season, we refer to the reports from Kicker and 90min .