Paredes scores as Werder Bremen hold Wolfsburg

US international Kevin Paredes scored a rare Bundesliga goal as Wolfsburg were held 2-2 at home by Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Wolfsburg midfielder Paredes, 20, found the net for the first time this season as Niko Kovac's side came from behind to end a run of three straight defeats in the league.

Bremen made a dream start when Marvin Ducksch curled a direct free-kick in off the post on seven minutes.

Vaclav Cerny levelled the scores against the run of play shortly before half time, nutmegging Bremen keeper Michael Zetterer with a sharp finish.

Paredes put Wolfsburg 2-1 up from close range after the break, doing well to stay on his feet and stab home Lovro Majer's backheeled assist.

It was only Paredes' second Bundesliga goal in 31 league games for Wolfsburg, and his first this season.

The American's joy was shortlived, as Bremen's Rafael Borre equalised a few minutes later with a thundering header into the bottom corner.

Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix was sent off late on for a second yellow card, but the hosts held on with ten men.

The draw, which was the first of the season for both sides, left Wolfsburg in ninth and Bremen in 12th.