While Bayern Muenchen and Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund won their matches by a single goal, Schalke 04 was defeated handily by Wolfsburg with four goals. Mainz edged out a 2-1 victory over SC Freiburg and Werder Bremen won 1-0 over Augsburg. Hoffenheim ran over Hamburg 5-1.
In the evening match Gladbach scored three times to defeat Hannover 96 for their first win in the new season.
Hertha BSC Berlin was unable to repeat its starting performance of last weekend, but edged out a draw in an away game in Nuernberg. Borussia Dortmund dominated newcomer Eintracht Braunschweig, but was tested by Braunschweig's compact defence. In the end Dortmund scored two goals in the second half, one on a penalty kick, before Braunschweig answered with one near the end of the match. The win was enough to send the Westfalen to the top spot.
Hertha BSC Berlin and Borussia Dortmund don't play until Sunday and can also win their second match. Berlin plays Nuernberg, while Dortmund takes on Eintracht Braunschweig.
VFB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen 0-1
A single own goal by Stuttgart's Schwaab secured the narrow win for Bayer Leverkusen. While Stuttgart dominated throughout the match, the Schwaben were unable to capitalize. The goal was enough to secure Leverkusen's spot on top of the league, equal to Munich, while Stuttgart occupies 15th.
VFL Wolfsburg vs FC Schalke 04 4-0
Goals by Knoch (55th), Vierinha (61st), Naldo (67) and Kutschke (90th) secured the win for Wolfsburg. The first half remained scoreless, although Wolfsburg took control of the match from the start. After Knoch's goals ten minutes into the second half the factory team could no longer be held back. Schalke became totally ineffective and could have lost by even a higher score. Wolfsburg moved into 8th spot while Schalke moved to the second half of the table in 13th spot.
SV Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg 1-0
Depsite a superb performance by Augsburg, a 22nd minute goal by Ekici, deprived Augsburg of its points. While Augsburg played superb in the midfield, the quality in their offence was lacking. On the other end, Bremen fought hard to maintain its lead and with Lady Luck on its side, the Hanseaten secured their second win and fourth place spot. Augsburg bring up the rear of the league in 17th place.
SC Freiburg vs Mainz 05 1-2
After a scoreless half, Mainz took the lead in the 64th minute on Kimling's goal. Four minutes later, in the 68th minute, Mueller netted to double the lead. Freiburg bounced back with Freis' goal in the 71st minute, but it wasn't enough. Mainz held Freiburg back for the remainder of the match to ensure a 2-1 win. Mainz is currently in third spot while Freiburg moved into 16th.
Hamburger SV vs 1899 Hoffenheim 1-5
Refreshing and entertaining offensive play gave Hoffenheim the clear advantage in this match. Firmino opened the scoring for Hoffenheim in the 5th minute, but Klaas Van der Vaart got the equalizer in the 44th minute After Vollands got the go ahead goal in the 50th minute, Modeste netted twice in the 67th and 74th minute. Firmino put the final nail in the coffin at the 77 minute mark. Hoffenheim moves into 5th spot and Hamburg moves to 12th.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Bayern Muenchen 0-1
Mandzukic's goal in the 12th minute was all that Bayern needed to take the three points. Bayern was unable to capitalize on their overwhelming dominance and had the fans holding their breath a few times, especially when Frankfurt threatened, but there attempts were foiled by Manuel Neuer. This match should have easily been a three goal win. Regardless, Bayern established a club record with the 27th undefeated league game. Despite Frankfurt's second loss, this was a much better performance than their first match in Berlin. Frankfurt remains at the bottom of the league and Bayern is on top with Leverkusen.
Moenchengladbach vs Hannover 96 3-0
Kruse gave Gladbach a half time 1-0 lead in the 20th minute. Kramer doubled the score in the 53rd, while Dames scored Gladbach's third in the 66th minute. Gladbach played a disciplined tactical game in the defence while connecting with plenty of combinations offensively. Hannover looked shaky in its defence and appeared without imagination or plan to succeed offensively. Gladbach moves into 9th spot while Hannover occupies tenth.
1. FC Nuernberg vs Hertha BSC Berlin 2-2
Nuernberg's Drmic got the lead in the 40th minute and Berlin came back in the 61st minute with Allagui's goal and took the lead with a goal by Ronny in the 78th minute. In the final minutes of the match when it looked like another victory for Berlin, Kiotake scored from a direct free kick and saved one point for the Franken. Despite the last minute goal, newcomer Berlin can take solace in the fact that they took a point in their first away match. Berlin moved into sixth place, while Nuernberg occupies 11th.
Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Braunschweig 2-1
Braunschweig's compact defence made it difficult for Borussia Dortmund to find the net. After 45 minutes the match was scoreless. The second half saw Dortmund with the majority of the possession. Braunschweig seldom ventured out of its own half. Jonas Hofmann, who came in as a substitute in the 68th minute got the go ahead goal for Dortmund. A penalty kick by Reus in the 86th gave Dortmund a two goal lead. Braunschweig's Kratz narrowed the score to 2-1 in the 89th minute. Braunschweig narrowly lost it first two debut matches and occupies 15th spot. Dortmund's win moved the Westfalen into top spot in the Bundesliga on goal difference. Four more teams, Leverkusen, FC Bayern, Mainz 05 and Werder Bremen, remain undefeated after two matchdays.
Saturday August 17, 2013
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen 0-1
VfL Wolfsburg vs Schalke 04 4-0
Werder Bremen vs FC Augsburg 1-0
SC Freiburg vs FSV Mainz 05 1-2
Hamburger SV vs 1899 Hoffenheim 1-5
Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Bayern 0-1
M'gladbach vs Hannover 96 3-0
Sunday 18 August
Nürnberg vs Hertha BSC 2-2
Borussia Dortmund vs E. Braunschweig 2-1
Place-----Team-----------------------GP---W---D----L---GF/GA ---Pts
7--------Borussia Dortmund-----------2----2----0-----0-------6:1--------6
2--------Bayer Leverkusen-------------2----2----0-----0-------4:1-------6
3--------FC Bayern Muenchen--------2----2----0-----0-------4-1--------6
4--------Mainz 05------------------------2----2----0-----0------5:3--------6
5--------Werder Bremen----------------2----2----0-----0------2:0---------6
6------- Hertha BSC Berlin-------------1----1----1-----0------6:2---------4
7--------1899 Hoffenheim---------------2----1----1-----0------7:3--------4
8--------VFL Wolfsburg-----------------2----1----0-----1------4:2---------3
9--------Borussia M'gladbach-----------2----1----0-----1------3:3---------3
10-------Hannover 96--------------------1----1----0-----0-------2:0--------3
11-------1. FC Nürnberg-----------------2----0----2-----0------4:4---------2
12--------Hamburg------------------------2----0----1-----1-------4:8--------1
13--------FC Schalke 04-----------------2----0----1-----1-------3:7---------1
14-------VFB Stuttgart-------------------2----0----0-----2-------2:4--------0
15--------Eintracht Braunschweig------2----0----0-----2-------1:3--------0
16-------SC Freiburg---------------------2----0----0-----2------2:5---------0
17--------FC Augsburg-------------------2----0----0-----2-------0:5--------0
18--------Eintracht Frankfurt------------2----0----0-----2-------1:7--------0
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