Bremen again faces the specter of having the trophy snatched away by Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld Triumphs Over Werder Bremen in DFB-Pokal
In a thrilling match at the sold-out Bielefelder Alm, Arminia Bielefeld secured a 1-0 victory against Werder Bremen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 15, 2025. With 26,247 spectators in attendance, the home team delivered a stunning performance, marking their third cup victory against Werder Bremen.
The match began at a high tempo, with both teams showing their intent from the opening whistle. However, it was Arminia Bielefeld who took the lead in stoppage time (90.+3 minute), as substitute Isiah Young capitalised on a cross from Benjamin Boakye to score the winning goal.
Werder Bremen played a significant portion of the second half with one less player, as Leonardo Bittencourt received a yellow-red card for fouls on Sam Schreck (52.) and Marvin Mehlem (54.). Despite this setback, Zetterer, who is reportedly joining Eintracht Frankfurt, had a relatively quiet game with little to do.
Despite multiple long-range shots from Arminia Bielefeld, none found the target. Julian Kania's chip was saved by Zetterer (57.), and another long-range effort from Kania went over the bar (69.). Jonas Kersken also made a notable save against Grüll (82.).
The match remained high-tempo, with both teams pushing forward. Arminia Bielefeld's resilience and determination were on full display as they held on to their lead, knocking Werder Bremen out of the competition.
This victory comes after Arminia Bielefeld sensationally knocked Bremen out of the quarter-finals last season, as a third division team. Unfortunately, as of August 25, 2025, Arminia Bielefeld is not in the Bundesliga for the 2025/26 season, so no Bundesliga league standing is available for them. Werder Bremen, on the other hand, is competing in the Bundesliga this season, but their exact league position as of August 24, 2025, is not detailed in the available data.
For the latest league position of Werder Bremen specifically in the Bundesliga table or any league for Arminia Bielefeld, further updated league table data is needed.
In the DFB-Pokal, Arminia Bielefeld continued their success against Werder Bremen, scoring a crucial 1-0 win in an exciting match despite being a Bundesliga team. Furthermore, this victory marks another victory for Arminia Bielefeld in the European-leagues landscape, showcasing their prowess in sports like football.
