Match report

Arminia Bielefeld Defeats Werder Bremen 2–1 in DFB Pokal

Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
2–1
FT
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Feb 25, 2025

Arminia Bielefeld stunned Werder Bremen with a well-fought 2–1 victory in their DFB Pokal clash. Despite an early setback with a yellow card for Mitchell Weiser, Arminia rallied back with two goals from M. Worl and an own goal by Julián Malatini, sealing the win despite O. Burke's late response.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Arminia Bielefeld 2–1 Werder Bremen
  • • First goal scored by M. Worl in the 35th minute for Arminia Bielefeld
  • • Own goal from Julián Malatini in the 41st minute extended Bielefeld's lead
  • • O. Burke scored a consolation goal for Werder Bremen in the 56th minute

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 24 C. Lannert (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 3 J. Felix (D)
  • 4 L. Oppie (D)
  • 8 S. Schreck (M)
  • 21 S. Russo (M)
  • 13 L. Kunze (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 38 M. Wörl (M)
  • 7 J. Kania (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 R. Uldriķis
  • 37 N. Sarenren Bazee
  • 19 M. Großer
  • 11 J. Grodowski
  • 10 N. Boujellab
  • 2 F. Hagmann
  • 18 L. Oppermann
  • 22 M. Schröers
  • 17 M. Biankadi

Werder Bremen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Zetterer (G)
  • 22 J. Malatini (D)
  • 4 N. Stark (D)
  • 3 A. Jung (D)
  • 8 M. Weiser (M)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 17 M. Grüll (M)
  • 19 D. Köhn (M)
  • 9 André Silva (F)
  • 7 M. Ducksch (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Njinmah
  • 10 L. Bittencourt
  • 15 O. Burke
  • 27 F. Agu
  • 5 A. Pieper
  • 30 M. Backhaus
  • 13 M. Veljković
  • 28 S. Alvero
  • 29 I. Kaboré

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    30' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ducksch · On: J. Njinmah
  2. Werder Bremen
    32' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Mitchell Weiser

    Foul

  3. Arminia Bielefeld
    35' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Worl
  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    41' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Own Goal
    Julián Malatini
  5. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Felix

    Foul

  6. Werder Bremen
    46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Grull · On: L. Bittencourt
  7. Werder Bremen
    46' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andre Silva · On: O. Burke
  8. Werder Bremen
    53' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bittencourt

    Argument

  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    55' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kania · On: R. Uldrikis
  10. Werder Bremen
    56' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Burke · Assist: L. Bittencourt
  11. Arminia Bielefeld
    66' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kunze · On: N. Sarenren Bazee
  12. Arminia Bielefeld
    67' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Uldrikis · On: Maximilian Großer
  13. Werder Bremen
    68' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    Julián Malatini

    Foul

  14. Werder Bremen
    82' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kohn · On: Felix Agu
  15. Werder Bremen
    88' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Julián Malatini · On: Amos Pieper
  16. Arminia Bielefeld
    90'+7 Arminia Bielefeld Var · Goal cancelled
    S. Schreck
  17. Arminia Bielefeld
    90' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Worl · On: J. Grodowski

Match Stats

Stat Arminia Bielefeld Werder Bremen
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 72% 76%
Offsides 6 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 352 432
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 255 330
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Worl's goal at 35 minutes shifted momentum to Arminia Bielefeld, providing an early lead that boosted their confidence.
  • ▸ The own goal by Julián Malatini in the 41st minute solidified Arminia Bielefeld's control over the match despite Werder Bremen fighting back with a substitution and a yellow card.