Werder Bremen had the better chances in the first half but failed to take advantage of them. Wolfsburg took the lead in the 55th minute through Patrick Wimmer, but Bremen equalised just six minutes later through Marvin Ducksch. The game went to extra time, and Wolfsburg won 5-3 on penalties.
Wolfsburg will now face Union Berlin in the quarter-finals.
The match
Werder Bremen started the game brightly and had the better chances in the first half. They came close to scoring on several occasions, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
Wolfsburg grew into the game as the half wore on, and they took the lead in the 55th minute through Patrick Wimmer. The goal came after a good spell of possession for Wolfsburg, and Wimmer was able to finish from close range.
Bremen equalised just six minutes later through Marvin Ducksch. The goal came after a good cross from the left, and Ducksch was able to head home from close range.
The game went to extra time, and Wolfsburg won 5-3 on penalties.
The key moments
The key moments in the game were:
- Wolfsburg's goal in the 55th minute
- Bremen's equaliser in the 61st minute
- The penalty shootout
The aftermath
Wolfsburg's win means that they will now face Union Berlin in the quarter-finals. The game will be played on March 4th.
Bremen's defeat means that they are out of the DFB-Pokal. They will now focus on their Bundesliga campaign.
