Sabitzer Heroics Down Bremen in Wild DFB-Pokal Clash
With his side playing its sixth of nine games in 29 days, Niko Kovac brought in four rested players but didn’t change the tactical approach, as he once again fielded a 3-3-2-2 formation. In the back...
In a thrilling DFB-Pokal clash, Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory over Werder Bremen in a hard-fought game at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. With his team playing its sixth of nine games in just 29 days, Niko Kovac brought in four rested players without altering the tactical approach, maintaining a 3-3-2-2 formation. Marcel Sabitzer, Daniel Svensson, and Fabio Silva were substituted for Marcelo, Joane Gadou, and Fabio Silva, respectively.
Werder Bremen dominated the early stages, pressing extremely high with six players, but Borussia managed to maintain control through confident passing. Felix Nmecha broke the deadlock in the 6th minute, but Werder Bremen equalized through a controversial offside goal two minutes later. The visitors then dropped back and focused on closing down space, but Jobe Bellingham's goal from a clever chip by Joey Veerman put Borussia Dortmund ahead.
Despite Werder Bremen's efforts, including substitutions and late efforts, Borussia Dortmund held on to win the match 3-2, with Marcel Sabitzer scoring the dramatic winner in the 89th minute.
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