Teenager scores rocket as RB Leipzig goes second
Teenager Assan Ouedraogo unleashed an unstoppable shot as RB Leipzig eased past Werder Bremen 2-0 to move back into second place in the Bundesliga.
The 19 year-old completed a memorable week after also scoring on his Germany debut in his nation's 6-0 victory over Slovakia to secure its spot in the World Cup and make him the youngest Germany player to score in a first international match.
Leipzig was in control in the first half but its efforts either missed the target or were blocked by Werder keeper Mio Backhaus. He was helpless, however, when Ouedraogo whipped a powerful left-footed shot into the top far corner in the 63rd minute for his third league goal of the season.
Substitute Xaver Schlager then turned in the box to drill in Leipzig's second goal in the 80th, sealing the victory and earning its fourth win in the last five league games.
Leipzig, which bounced back from its loss to Hoffenheim on the previous matchday, moved up to 25 points in second place, with champion Bayern Munich in top spot on 31 after its 6-2 demolition of Freiburg.
Bayer Leverkusen is third on 23.
