Third-Division Arminia Bielefeld Advances to German Cup Semifinals with Stunning Upset

Arminia Bielefeld defeats Bundesliga's Werder Bremen 2-1, marking their first semifinal appearance since 2015 in a remarkable underdog run.

Arminia Bielefeld, a third-division team, defeated Bundesliga's Werder Bremen 2-1 in the DFB Pokal quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Goals from Marius Wörl and an own goal by Bremen's Julian Malatini secured the victory, with Bremen's Oliver Burke scoring the lone response in the second half.
This marks Bielefeld's third consecutive victory over Bundesliga opponents, having previously eliminated Union Berlin and Freiburg in earlier rounds.
The win propels Bielefeld to their first DFB Pokal semifinal since the 2014/15 season, joining Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart in the final four, with one semifinal spot left to be decided.
The cup run provides significant financial and morale boosts for Bielefeld, a club that has faced multiple relegations in recent years and currently competes in Germany's third tier.