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Photo Credit:  Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen thanks to Julian Brandt's sole goal in the eighth round of Bundesliga on Friday.

Dortmund assumed control on home soil but had to wait until the half hour mark to create the first clear-cut opportunity after Marco Reus pulled wide from tight angle.

The hosts increased the pressure as Donyell Malen unleashed an effort into the arms of Bremen goalkeeper Michael Zetterer seven minutes later.