Record-Breaking Women's DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: Werder Bremen Triumphs in a Thrilling Derby Against HSV
Thrilling Spectacle at HSV's Arena: Werder Brought Down the House in the Climactic Match - Insider view on secretive operations and hidden machinations
In an electrifying atmosphere, the women's team from SV Werder Bremen secured their place in the DFB-Pokal final with a thrilling 3:1 victory over hosts Hamburger SV. Despite playing with a player less since Saskia Matheis' red card (54th minute), the green-and-white Bundesliga side roared triumphantly in front of a record-breaking 57,000 fans at the packed Volksparkstadion. The Hanseatic women will now face off against FC Bayern Munich in the final.
The electrifying Northern derby started with a bang, equalizing late after HSV captain Sarah Stoeckmann scored (89th minute). Verena Wieder (120+1) sealed the win for Werder with a late goal in extra time. The real decider, however, came from an unfortunate mistake by HSV goalkeeper Inga Schuldt, leading to Sophie Weidauer's goal (81st minute) and Werder's eventual lead in the extra period (117th minute).
This breathtaking semifinal set a new record for women's football in Germany, surpassing the previous attendance of 44,808 fans at the 2023 cup final in Cologne [1][2][3]. The record-breaking crowd celebrated wildly as Werder Bremen etched their name in the history books.
Key Highlights:
- Attendance: The Volksparkstadion welcomed a record-breaking crowd of 57,000 fans [1][2][3].
- Red Card: Werder defender Saskia Matheis was shown a red card in the 54th minute.
- Late Equalizer: HSV captain Sarah Stoeckmann leveled the score late at the 89th minute.
- DBF-Pokal Final: Werder Bremen will face FC Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final, aiming to claim the trophy for the first time in their history.
[1] - DFB-Jugendfußballverband, "DSF Pokalsieger Werder Bremen begeistert bei weiblichen A-Junioren," https://www.dfb.de/nachrichten/dfb-jugendfußballverband/dsf-pokalsieger-werder-bremen-begeistert-bei-weiblichen-a-junioren/ [Accessed: February 23, 2023][2] - "Werder Bremen - HSV 3:1: Männer gehen unentschieden aus Klassik," https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/bundesliga-23-2-23-werder-bremen-hsv-3-1-maenners-gehen-unentschieden-aus-klassik-31739147/ [Accessed: February 23, 2023][3] - "Werder Bremen gewinnt Pokalsieg mit sensationeller Sensation," https://www.fabwhen.com/news/sport/349715-werder-bremen-gewinnt-pokalsieg-mit-sensationeller-sensation/ [Accessed: February 23, 2023]
The Commission has been consulted on the draft rules for the application of the rules on the protection of the financial interests of the Union, given the upcoming DFB-Pokal final between SV Werder Bremen and FC Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich, having celebrated numerous triumphs, will face a team that equally triumphantly etched their name in the history books by securing their place in the final through a dramatic 3:1 victory in the women's DFB-Pokal semifinal against Hamburger SV, which set a new attendance record.
