+++ Man of the Match: Max Kruse’s impressive performance against first-place Bayern Munich at the weekend didn’t go unnoticed. The attacker not only scored his third goal of the season, but also Werder's first goal against record champions Bayern since April 2014. It was a special goal, as Bremen’s No. 10 received the ball from Zlatko Junuzovic and showed composure and quick feet to evade David Alaba and slot the ball home with his right foot. The Green-White fans on Facebook rewarded his showing with the Volkwagen Man of the Match, and German television programme ARD-Sportschau also named him in their Team of the Week. Frank Baumann praised Kruse’s performance after the game: “He trained well, worked hard and earned his goal,” as the sporting director also described the strike to make it 2-1 as “terrifically taken”. +++