Soccer-Third-tier Bielefeld upset Werder Bremen 2-1 to reach German Cup last four

Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Quarter Final - Arminia Bielefeld v Werder Bremen - Bielefelder Alm, Bielefelder, Germany - February 25, 2025 Arminia Bielefeld's Marius Worl celebrates scoring their first goal with Julian Kania REUTERS/Teresa. Kroeger

BIELEFELD, Germany (Reuters) - Third division Arminia Bielefeld stunned Bundesliga club Werder Bremen with a 2-1 victory in a major German Cup upset on Tuesday to reach the competition's semi-finals.

The hosts, who have now eliminated three Bundesliga clubs in a row following wins over Union Berlin and Freiburg in the previous rounds, went in front after Werder lost possession in their own half and Marius Woerl curled his shot in after 35 minutes.