Werder Bremen beats Heidenheim to end 13-game winless run in Bundesliga

Werder Bremen finally ended its 13-game run without a win in the Bundesliga by beating relegation rival Heidenheim 2-0 in their bottom-of-the-table scrap on Saturday. Bremen missed a host of chances before Jovan Milošević scored from Romano Schmid’s cross in the 57th minute, and an own goal from Hennes Behrens in stoppage time confirmed Bremen’s first win after three defeats under new coach Daniel Thioune. It was enough to lift Bremen above Wolfsburg into the relegation playoff place.

By CIARÁN FAHEY