“That’s beyond frustrating” – BVB star admits defensive mistakes in Werder Bremen draw

Dortmund let a two-goal lead slip in the closing stages and drew 2-2 with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Waldemar Anton criticized Borussia Dortmund's late defensive errors following a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen.
Dortmund conceded an 88th-minute goal to Ludovit Reis and a stoppage-time equalizer to Niclas Fullkrug.
The dropped points moved Dortmund to second place in the Bundesliga table behind Freiburg on goal difference.

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Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton expressed frustration over defensive lapses that caused his team to surrender a late lead in a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen. Goals from Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck had given Niko Kovac's side a 2-0 advantage heading into the closing stages before late strikes by Ludovit Reis and Niclas Fullkrug forced the draw.

Anton acknowledged after the match that Dortmund deviated from their game plan and defended poorly in the final minutes. The result dropped Dortmund to second place in the Bundesliga standings behind Freiburg on goal difference ahead of their UEFA Champions League fixture against Bodo/Glimt.

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“That’s beyond frustrating” – BVB star admits defensive mistakes in Werder Bremen draw

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