Bielefeld defeats Bremen in the DFB Cup – Werder beats a negative record!

Bielefeld defeats Bremen in the DFB Cup – Werder beats a negative record!

A bitter setback for Werder Bremen: In the first round of the DFB Cup, the Green-Whites lost 1-0 on Sunday against Arminia Bielefeld, an opponent who has caused unpleasant surprises in the past. Even before kick-off, the Bremen fans created an electric atmosphere with choreographies and pyrotechnics in the Stadium an der Alm, where 26,247 spectators had gathered. But the joy of the support could not be compensated for by the disappointing performance on the pitch. The Tageblatt reports that captain Marco Friedl expressed frustration after the game about the missed opportunities in the first half.

In a game that was characterized by drama, Werder Bremen showed no penetration, especially in the first half. Leonardo Bittencourt received a yellow-red card in the 54th minute, which subsequently put Bremen in a difficult position. The decision came in stoppage time when Isiah Young scored the winning goal for Bielefeld (90th + 3). Werder Bremen set a negative record with this 14th first round exit in the DFB Cup, which further depressed the mood in the club.

Friedl and future prospects

After the game, Friedl was clear: “We have to play more efficiently, more intensively and with better quality.” He expressed concern about a possible false start to the league and spoke about the need for new additions. The loss of important regular players such as Marvin Ducksch and Oliver Burke is particularly serious, which puts additional strain on the sporting situation. A win is essential for the upcoming league match against Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by the game against Bayer Leverkusen, where the team has to show that it has learned from this defeat.

Another sad moment was the distraught image of goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, who burst into tears after the final whistle. Rumors about an impending move to Eintracht Frankfurt increased the already tense situation. Werder sports director Clemens Fritz also confirmed discussions about possible transfers in order to strengthen the team and reverse the negative trend.

Outlook and integration work in Bielefeld

While Werder Bremen is now preparing for the coming season, there is also positive news from Bielefeld. The city is looking for committed graduates of the technical college for a year of internship at the Municipal Integration Center (KI). From September 1, 2025, tasks in the areas of integration through education, anti-discrimination as well as support and networking in integration work will have to be completed. Information about the job advertisement can be found on the Bielefeld website.

Werder Bremen now has the urgent task of licking its wounds and taking the right steps not only to stay in the DFB Cup defeat, but also to get back on the road to success in the league.