Battling Bremen survive scare to complete thrilling Italian job

WERDER BREMEN survived a scare against Udinese before booking their passage into the Uefa Cup semi-finals with a 3-3 draw in Italy (6-4 on aggregate).

The Bundesliga side led 3-1 heading into the second leg of their last-eight contest, but were facing up to the prospect of extra-time as they entered the interval of the return meeting.

Swiss star Gokhan Inler offered Udinese a lifeline when he fired home from distance after just 15 minutes at Stadion Friuli.