Werder Bremen was the best
In a mediocre game, Werder Bremen managed to beat Bayern Munich to win the League Cup - the first piece of silverware of the 2006/07 German season.
Thomas Schaaf's team, who have finished just behind Bayern in each of the last two Bundesliga campaigns, were more incisive and seemed to be a touch closer to full fitness ahead of the new season.
In fact, Ivan Klasnic, back in the starting squad after being left out of the semi-final, scored a goal in either half to earn Bremen a 2-0 triumph in Leipzig.
Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath fielded his strongest side, but carried through with his promise of replacing any player who showed signs of tiredness when German players Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger were taken off at the interval.
The former thought he had opened his account for the Bavarians in the 23rd minute, however his goal after some great interplay from Ali Karimi and Roy Makaay was harshly ruled out for offside.
And five minutes later, Klasnic put Bremen ahead with a pinpoint shot beyond the reach of Oliver Kahn into the far corner.
According to the referee, Bremen continued to hold the upper hand in the second half and Klasnic's 25-yard free-kick in the 66th minute sealed the win.
It's important to say that Kahn could do nothing as the low drive flew through the wall and into the bottom corner of his goal.
Despite a late rally provided by the lively substitute Hasan Salihamidzic, Bayern Munich were never up to their usual high standards and will be fearful of a similar false start when they face Borussia Dortmund for the opening match of the Bundesliga season on Friday.
Thomas Schaaf's team, who have finished just behind Bayern in each of the last two Bundesliga campaigns, were more incisive and seemed to be a touch closer to full fitness ahead of the new season.
In fact, Ivan Klasnic, back in the starting squad after being left out of the semi-final, scored a goal in either half to earn Bremen a 2-0 triumph in Leipzig.
Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath fielded his strongest side, but carried through with his promise of replacing any player who showed signs of tiredness when German players Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger were taken off at the interval.
The former thought he had opened his account for the Bavarians in the 23rd minute, however his goal after some great interplay from Ali Karimi and Roy Makaay was harshly ruled out for offside.
And five minutes later, Klasnic put Bremen ahead with a pinpoint shot beyond the reach of Oliver Kahn into the far corner.
According to the referee, Bremen continued to hold the upper hand in the second half and Klasnic's 25-yard free-kick in the 66th minute sealed the win.
It's important to say that Kahn could do nothing as the low drive flew through the wall and into the bottom corner of his goal.
Despite a late rally provided by the lively substitute Hasan Salihamidzic, Bayern Munich were never up to their usual high standards and will be fearful of a similar false start when they face Borussia Dortmund for the opening match of the Bundesliga season on Friday.
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