Füllkrug scores: Werder Bremen win 3-0 DFB-Pokal vs LSK

Werder Bremen defeated Lüneburger SK 3-0 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Niclas Füllkrug scored the second goal.

Match Progress

The game opened at the sold-out Millerntor Stadium, where 29,330 spectators watched the Bremer dominate. In the 11th minute, Jens Stage converted a free-kick to give Werder the lead (1-0). In the 53rd minute, Füllkrug scored from the penalty spot after a foul in the LSK box, raising the score to 2-0. The final goal came in the 76th minute when Ludovit Reis shot from inside the box, sealing the 3-0 result.

Füllkrug’s Return

Füllkrug, who re-joined Werder Bremen on 1 February 2023, appeared fit, spry and agile. Despite occasional lack of cohesion with teammates, he converted the penalty after Stage was fouled in the box. He remained on the field until halftime before being replaced by Cedric Itten.

LSK Appearance

The fifth-tier club Lüneburger SK made its fourth DFB-Pokal appearance in its 125-year history and was eliminated in the first round for the fourth time. Despite several chances, including a shot by Nevio Scheuer in the 74th minute, the underdog could not challenge the Bremer. Reis’s 76th-minute finish proved decisive.

Stadium and Crowd

Because LSK lacked a suitable venue, the match was played at Millerntor Stadium. The 29,330 fans enjoyed a tense game that secured Werder Bremen’s place in the next round.

Conclusion

Werder Bremen improved its recent cup record and demonstrated that the Bremer remain a threat in the DFB-Pokal. Füllkrug, Stage and Reis were pivotal to the victory.