Bremen faces another trophy jeopardy from Bielefeld
In a thrilling DFB-Pokal match, Arminia Bielefeld defeated Werder Bremen 1-0, marking their third victory over the Bundesliga side in the cup competition within the past six months. The latest encounter took place in August 2025, with the winning goal scored by substitute Isiah Young in stoppage time.
The match started at a high tempo for both teams, creating an electric atmosphere at the stadium. Arminia Bielefeld pushed forward, with Julian Kania taking several long-range shots, one of which went over the bar. Werder Bremen also had their chances, with Marco Grüll having the first big chance, shooting just wide of the far post.
However, Werder Bremen faced adversity when Leonardo Bittencourt was shown a yellow-red card for two fouls in the 52nd and 54th minutes, leaving the team to play the majority of the second half a man down. Despite this setback, Bremen fought hard, but their attacking opportunities were limited, with goalkeeper Michael Zetterer not being significantly threatened.
Zetterer made several saves during the game, including clearing a low cross from Joel Grodowski after the restart. The turning point came in stoppage time when, after a counterattack on the right, Young scored an empty-net goal to secure the win for Bielefeld. Benjamin Boakye provided the assist for Young's winning goal.
This victory is part of Arminia Bielefeld's remarkable cup run in recent seasons. They have eliminated several Bundesliga sides en route to the final for the first time in their 119-year history. This repeat elimination of Werder Bremen suggests a developing cup rivalry between the two clubs.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time Arminia Bielefeld has eliminated Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal. In 2015, their run in the cup ended at the Bielefelder Alm in the round of 16. Last season, Bielefeld also knocked Bremen out of the cup as a third division team in the quarter-finals.
For a complete historical record of DFB-Pokal head-to-head information between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen before 2025, official DFB archives or dedicated football statistics sites might be consulted. Tim Handwerker had to leave the pitch with problems in his thigh early in the game, while Marco Grüll saved against a potential goal for Bremen in the 82nd minute. The home fans celebrated the win for Arminia Bielefeld, securing their passage to the next round of the DFB-Pokal.
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