Werder Bremen drew 2-2 with Paderborn in their XL-Test. Bremen youngster Paul Erevbenagie scored a solo goal and converted the ball into the Paderborn net with a cold shot. The test match in overtime took place in the Vechta district of Oythe in front of about 2,400 fans. The ball is round and the game lasts 90 minutes – this football wisdom only applies to the preparation for the new season to a limited extent. Because in the Oyther Berg stadium, the game lasted a total of 140 minutes. After 70 minutes, it was still 0:0, but in the second half, the goal machine started to roll. Paul Erevbenagie signed his first professional contract in July. He had switched from JFV Bremerhaven to Werder's youth team in 2022. The Bremen lead to 1:0 was scored by Justin Njinmah. The winger easily passed the ball over the goal line after a impressive dribble by Marco Grüll (82nd minute). The second Werder goal was scored by shooting star Paul Erevbenagie. With the ball at his feet, he sprinted from the middle line to the full sprint and converted the ball into the Paderborn net with a cold shot (128th minute). For the 18-year-old Erevbenagie, it was already his fourth test match goal in the ongoing preparation. Storm newcomer Cedric Itten, on the other hand, remained goalless in his debut in the Werder jersey. Werder Bremen with personnel concerns Originally, a total playing time of 180 minutes (twice 90) was planned. Due to the thin Bremer personnel, the clubs agreed to reduce the playing time to 140 minutes (twice 70 minutes) at short notice. The planned XXL test became an XL test. Trainer Daniel Thioune had to miss 12 players at the test in Oythe. Among them were Felix Agu, Niklas Stark, Mitchell Weiser, Salim Musah, Karim Coulibaly and also Romano Schmid. The 26-year-old Austrian was absent due to minor muscle problems, according to official club statements. According to media reports, however, he is about to switch to Italy.