Dream still alive
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Andreas Constantinou celebrates the Cypriots' 2nd.
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Match Stats
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Anorthosis Famagusta
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Werder Bremen
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Shots (on Goal)
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9(4)
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28(7)
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Fouls
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16
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19
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Corner Kicks
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5
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7
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Offsides
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3
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0
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Time of Possession
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29%
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71%
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Yellow Cards
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2
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4
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Red Cards
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0
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0
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Saves
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5
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2
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Match Information
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Stadium:
Antonis Papadopoulos
Attendance: 20,000
Match Time: 19:45 UK
Official(s):
Manuel Enrique Mejuto González (Referee)
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Updated: November 26, 2008, 8:00 AM UK
Werder Bremen came from two
goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw with Cypriot newcomers
Anorthosis Famagusta in Champions League Group B on Wednesday
but it was not enough to prevent the Germans slipping out.
Werder's comeback at the end of a frantic second half only
succeeded in denting the home side's hopes of clinching
qualification for the last 16 at the first attempt, although
they do still have a chance.
As it is, Inter Milan qualified with a game to spare despite
losing 1-0 at home to Panathinaikos.
The second berth will be decided when Anorthosis travel to
face Panathinaikos on the final evening of matches next month.
For the moment, Panathinaikos are second with seven points,
while Anorthosis are third on six and Werder are bottom with
four.
It was a cruel finish for Anorthosis, after they had taken
control with the first moment of quality in a poor match.
It came in the 62nd minute when Nikos Nikolaou struck first
time on the half-volley, low past Werder's stand-in keeper
Christian Vander, as the ball drifted over from a corner.
Brazilian forward Savio added a second in the 68th minute,
turning in from close range after a crossfield ball from the
right.
Werder rarely threatened but they were given a lifeline when
Diego lashed in from a penalty in the 72nd minute.
The Germans came pouring forward and got an equaliser they
perhaps deserved when Hugo Almeida struck with a low volley.
Almeida was then handed a chance to revive Werder's season
when he was put through on goal but the Portuguese shot straight
at the keeper.
Anorthosis Famagusta 2 - 2 Werder Bremen
