Match report

Arminia Bielefeld Defeats Union Berlin 2-0 in DFB Pokal

Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
2–0
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Oct 30, 2024

In a surprising turn of events at the DFB Pokal, Arminia Bielefeld stunned Union Berlin with a decisive 2-0 victory. Goals by M. Worl in the early minutes and A. Becker late into the match ensured that Arminia maintained their lead throughout.

Key Facts

  • • M. Worl scored the opening goal for Arminia Bielefeld at 12th minute.
  • • A. Becker secured the second goal for Arminia Bielefeld in the 71st minute.
  • • Union Berlin made multiple substitutions including Vertessen, Schafer, and Skov but could not overcome the deficit.
  • • Arminia Bielefeld's N. Sarenren Bazee received a yellow card due to argument at half-time.

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 19 M. Großer (D)
  • 21 S. Russo (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 24 C. Lannert (M)
  • 8 S. Schreck (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 4 L. Oppie (M)
  • 13 L. Kunze (F)
  • 38 M. Wörl (F)
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 A. Becker
  • 25 K. Mizuta
  • 2 F. Hagmann
  • 30 I. Young
  • 5 S. Belkahia
  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 22 M. Schröers
  • 17 M. Biankadi
  • 9 J. Hilterman

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 2 K. Vogt (D)
  • 4 Diogo Leite (D)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 24 R. Skov (M)
  • 20 L. Bénes (F)
  • 17 J. Siebatcheu (F)
  • 7 Y. Vertessen (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 36 A. Kemlein
  • 15 T. Rothe
  • 16 B. Hollerbach
  • 10 K. Volland
  • 26 J. Roussillon
  • 14 L. Querfeld
  • 37 A. Schwolow
  • 28 C. Trimmel

Timeline

  1. Arminia Bielefeld
    12' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Worl
  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    45'+2 Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sarenren Bazee

    Argument

  3. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Vertessen · On: T. Skarke
  4. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Schafer · On: A. Kemlein
  5. Union Berlin
    56' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Skov · On: T. Rothe
  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    65' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kunze · On: Kaito Mizuta
  7. Arminia Bielefeld
    65' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Christopher Lannert · On: F. Hagmann
  8. Union Berlin
    71' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Bénes · On: B. Hollerbach
  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    71' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Becker · Assist: M. Worl
  10. Union Berlin
    75' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    B. Hollerbach

    Foul

  11. Union Berlin
    77' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kevin Vogt · On: K. Volland
  12. Arminia Bielefeld
    79' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    M. Worl

    Time wasting

  13. Arminia Bielefeld
    79' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Worl · On: I. Young
  14. Arminia Bielefeld
    81' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    A. Becker

    Time wasting

  15. Arminia Bielefeld
    90'+6 Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Schreck · On: S. Belkahia

Match Stats

Stat Arminia Bielefeld Union Berlin
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 86%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 21
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 262 633
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 10
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 173 545
Shots Inside Box 7 17
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Worl in the 12th minute set the tone for Arminia Bielefeld's dominance.
  • ▸ A. Becker's second goal in the 71st minute sealed the victory for Arminia Bielefeld, despite Union Berlin's multiple substitutions.