Match report

Werder Bremen Defeats 1899 Hoffenheim 1-0 in DFB Pokal

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
1–0
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
Oct 25, 2017

Werder Bremen emerged victorious against 1899 Hoffenheim in the DFB Pokal, securing a 1-0 win thanks to I. Belfodil's goal in the 30th minute. Despite Hoffenheim's attempts to turn the tide, Bremen's defense held strong to advance in the competition. The goal was assisted by Thomas Delaney, who played a crucial role in the attack. The match saw multiple substitutions from both sides, but Bremen managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Werder Bremen 1-0 1899 Hoffenheim
  • • I. Belfodil scored the only goal in the 30th minute
  • • Thomas Delaney provided the assist
  • • Benjamin Hübner received a yellow card for Hoffenheim in the 41st minute
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pavlenka (G)
  • 18 N. Moisander (D)
  • 23 T. Gebre Selassie (D)
  • 5 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 4 R. Bauer (D)
  • 20 U. Garcia (D)
  • 16 Z. Junuzović (M)
  • 44 P. Bargfrede (M)
  • 6 T. Delaney (M)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 29 I. Belfodil (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Kruse
  • 35 M. Eggestein
  • 7 F. Kainz
  • 3 L. Caldirola
  • 15 I. Hajrović
  • 24 J. Eggestein
  • 30 M. Zetterer

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 36 G. Kobel (G)
  • 21 B. Hübner (D)
  • 25 K. Akpoguma (D)
  • 17 S. Zuber (M)
  • 22 K. Vogt (D)
  • 7 L. Rupp (M)
  • 11 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 10 K. Demirbay (M)
  • 27 A. Kramarić (F)
  • 19 M. Uth (F)
  • 37 R. Hack (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 P. Kadeřábek
  • 16 N. Schulz
  • 30 P. Ochs
  • 1 O. Baumann
  • 8 E. Polanski
  • 18 N. Amiri
  • 32 D. Geiger

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    30' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Belfodil · Assist: Thomas Delaney
  2. 1899 Hoffenheim
    41' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Benjamin Hübner
  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    46' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hack · On: Pavel Kadeřábek
  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    59' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Zuber · On: N. Schulz
  5. Werder Bremen
    61' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Belfodil · On: M. Kruse
  6. Werder Bremen
    64' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Bargfrede · On: M. Eggestein
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    70' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Rupp · On: P. Ochs
  8. Werder Bremen
    82' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Thomas Delaney · On: F. Kainz

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen 1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 61% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 6 16
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 271 616
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 166 514
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ I. Belfodil's early goal in the 30th minute gave Werder Bremen a crucial advantage
  • ▸ Hoffenheim's yellow card to Benjamin Hübner in the 41st minute hampered their ability to create momentum