Werder's survival hopes dented in 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg took a step toward Europa League and Werder Bremen moved closer to a historic relegation from Bundesliga as Wolfsburg won ir meeting 1-0 on Sunday.

Both teams' players kneeled around center circle before start in an anti-racism gesture following protests across United States.

y were heading for a largely uneventful 0-0 draw in torrential rain before 82nd minute, when Wolfsburg's substitute winger Felix Klaus curled in a cross from right and Wout Weghorst met it with a bouncing header into Werder goal.

result leaves Werder, last a German champion in 2009, in 17th place and facing relegation. That would mean only its second season outside top division since Bundesliga was founded.

Werder hasn't won at home in league since Sept. 1. It is six points off safety and three off Fortuna Düsseldorf in relegation playoff spot. Wolfsburg climbs above Hoffenheim into sixth place and a Europa League spot.

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