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Borussia Dortmund's Sabitzer secures late victory over Werder Bremen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Borussia Dortmund's Sabitzer secures late victory over Werder Bremen

Summary

Marcel Sabitzer scored a late free-kick to give Borussia Dortmund a 3-2 victory over Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup second round on October 27. Dortmund initially led 2-0 with goals from Serhou Guirassy and Carney Chukwuemeka, but Bremen equalized with goals from Niclas Füllkrug. Sabitzer's decisive goal came just before extra time, securing Dortmund's advancement to the next round. Coach Niko Kovac encouraged Sabitzer to take the shot, which he converted successfully.

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Status Watch

•Dortmund defeats Werder Bremen 3-2 in DFB Cup.
•Sabitzer scored the winning goal in injury time.
•Dortmund initially led 2-0 before Bremen equalized.
•Niclas Füllkrug scored both goals for Bremen.
•Dortmund advances to the last 16 of the German Cup.

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11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dortmund's Schlotterbeck: Sabitzer is 'kind of the guy for big goals'

What they're saying

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Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck praised team-mate Marcel Sabitzer after the latter's injury-time free-kick secured them a 3-2 win against Werder Bremen and spot in the German Cup last 16. "He has an incredible touch, he has an incredible shot.
— Yahoo Sports

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