The End of a Journey: Bielefeld Frustrated Over Cup Exit - Arminia Bielefeld's German Cup Run Ends in Extra-Time Loss to Union Berlin
Arminia Bielefeld's impressive German Cup run has come to an end, with a 1–2 extra-time loss to Union Berlin in the second round. The team from Bielefeld had previously upset five Bundesliga sides in the competition, including Union Berlin exactly 364 days earlier.
Bielefeld's journey was interrupted only once before, with a 2–4 loss to VfB Stuttgart in last year's final. Despite not being the weaker team against Union, they lacked the touch of magic that had carried them through previous matches. The team's fate was sealed when Marvin Mehlem was forced off in extra time due to an Achilles tendon injury, leaving Bielefeld a man down when the decisive goal was conceded. Arminia Bielefeld will now focus on their 2. Bundesliga campaign, with their next match away at Darmstadt 98 on Saturday at 1:00 PM CET. The extent of Mehlem's injury is still unknown, with a diagnosis pending.
Arminia Bielefeld's German Cup run ends with a narrow loss to Union Berlin. The team's impressive performances in the competition will be remembered, but attention now turns to their league campaign. Marvin Mehlem's injury is a concern, with the extent of the damage still to be determined.
