Werder Bremen reach the next round following a 2-1 win over Energie Cottbus

Highlights of the second half:

48th minute: The first significant chance of the second half belonged to the hosts. Borgmann lets one fly from about 20 meters out. The ball sneaks just past the right post.

51st minute: Füllkrug lays the ball across the penalty area. Ducksch only has to tap it in but doesn’t connect with the bobbling ball, instead connecting with the post, yet again.

73rd minute: GOALLL! Mitchell Weiser puts Bremen 0-2 up! Füllkrug plays the ball to Ducksch on the wing. His cross falls perfectly into the path of Weiser, who only has to nudge the ball in.

79th minute: Tim Heike gets a goal back for FC Energie Cottbus, 1-2.

82nd minute: The third major chance for Marvin Ducksch in this game. His shot on goal from about 18 meters out is cleared for a corner by keeper Sebald.

89th minute: Energie Cottbus have another chance themselves. The ball is deflected slightly and the hosts win a corner. Pavlenka is able to clear.

Summary: Werder Bremen dominated the game, especially in the first half, and deserved to take the lead. The Green-Whites created plenty of chances but often failed to beat the woodwork or Cottbus keeper, Sebald. Bremen managed to maintain the pressure for a long time and eventually stretched their lead to 0-2. However, a quick-fire goal brought the hosts back into the game. With it, Energie Cottbus became an uncomfortable opponent in the final stages of the game, as expected. At the end of the day, the Bundesliga side deserved to progress to the next round of the cup.