GOLAZONEWSBorussia Dortmund secure narrow DFB-Pokal win against Werder Bremen
- Borussia Dortmund defeated Werder Bremen 3-2 to advance in the DFB-Pokal.
- Niclas Füllkrug scored a brace for Bremen during the contest.
- Marcel Sabitzer secured the victory with a late goal.
Borussia Dortmund survived a late comeback attempt from Werder Bremen to secure a 3-2 victory in the DFB-Pokal. The result ensures Dortmund's progression to the next round of the competition.
Werder Bremen’s challenge was led by Niclas Füllkrug, who scored twice to put pressure on the visitors. Despite his efforts, Bremen could not complete the comeback. Füllkrug later reflected on the performance, though he declined to comment on specific aspects of the match.
The deciding moment came from Marcel Sabitzer. Manager Niko Kovac revealed he urged the midfielder to shoot just before the winning goal was scored. According to reporter Aaron Kahnert, the victory serves as a significant signal for Dortmund ahead of their upcoming top-tier match against Bayern Munich this Saturday.