Bremen stun Bayern

Published April 9, 2006

BERLIN, April 8: Werder Bremen beat leader Bayern Munich 3-0 Saturday to reopen the Bundesliga title race and hand coach Felix Magath his heaviest loss in two years at the club. Miroslav Klose played a role in all three goals to lift Bremen into second place, ahead of Hamburg on goal difference.

Bayern, which was 10 points clear two weeks ago, could have its lead trimmed to four points on Sunday with if Hamburg beats Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Bremen went ahead when Bastian Schweinsteiger headed in Klose's cross for a 33rd-minute own goal. Germany striker Klose then set up goals by Daniel Jensen in the 79th and Tim Borowski in the 83rd.

With five rounds left, Bayern has 66 points with Bremen and Hamburg tied on at 59.—AP

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