Arminia Bielefeld secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, advancing to the second round of the competition. The decisive goal came in the third minute of added time from forward Isaiah Young.
A vibrant atmosphere at the Schüco-Arena witnessed a fiercely contested match from the outset, with Bremen establishing a period of dominance and creating the clearer chances in the first half. The complexion of the game shifted after the interval when Werder Bremen’s Leonardo Bittencourt received a second yellow card in the 54th minute, resulting in his dismissal and leaving Bielefeld with a numerical advantage.
The hosts subsequently increased the pressure, but were initially unable to capitalise on their extra man, missing several opportunities to break the deadlock. As the match appeared destined for extra time, Young seized upon a defensive lapse from Bremen, firing home from close range to secure a dramatic victory for Arminia Bielefeld.
