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FC Hansa Luneburg - Luneburg VS Sv Werder Bremen Result
FC Hansa Luneburg
08-22 21:30
0 - 3
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FC Hansa Luneburg
SV Werder Bremen
Attacks
82
201
Dangerous Attacks
38
143
Ball Possession
34
66
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0
8
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End 0-3
84′
S.Musah
J. Stage
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M. Ratzeburg
N.Scheuer
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S. Wolk
J. Gründker
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L. Reis
Assist: M. Grüll
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M. Grüll
J.Njinmah
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B. Weishaupt
L.Borges
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N. Tappe
R. Thinius
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N. Füllkrug
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M.Meyer
T. Dörr
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N. Füllkrug
45′
Paul Bright Max Erevbenagie
S.Mbangula
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C.San José
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Halftime 0-1
44′
N. Füllkrug
11′
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Assist: O.Deman
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Match Info

SV Werder Bremen began their DFB Pokal campaign in emphatic fashion, easing to a 3-0 victory over lower-league FC Hansa Luneburg on 22 August 2026. The Bundesliga side controlled the tie from the opening whistle and never looked back, producing a professional and polished performance under the lights at the 21:30 kick-off.

Match overview

From the outset, the gulf in class was evident. Werder Bremen dominated possession, moved the ball quickly through midfield, and forced the home side into a defensive shell. Hansa Luneburg worked hard to stay compact and occasionally threatened on the break, but they were rarely able to trouble the Bremen backline over sustained periods.

The visitors opened the scoring in the first half, converting a well-delivered cross from the left with a glancing header at the near post. The goal gave Bremen the platform to play with greater freedom, and they quickly doubled their advantage with a sweeping team move that ended with a low finish into the far corner.

Key moments

  • Early breakthrough: Bremen punished a lapse in marking from a corner, rising highest to power a header towards the bottom corner.
  • Second goal before the break: A sharp one-two on the edge of the area unlocked the home defence, and the finish was clinical.
  • Third goal seals the tie: A long-range strike took a deflection on its way in, leaving the Hansa Luneburg goalkeeper with no chance.

Tactical story

Werder Bremen’s pressing game was the defining feature of the evening. Every time Hansa Luneburg tried to play out from the back, Bremen’s forwards closed down quickly, forcing rushed passes and turnovers in dangerous areas. The home side showed plenty of heart, but the technical quality of Bremen’s passing and movement proved too much to handle.

In midfield, Bremen’s superiority allowed them to dictate the tempo and create overloads on both flanks. Hansa Luneburg tried to stay compact and hit on the counter, yet their limited attacking raids were comfortably dealt with by a composed Bremen defence.

What the result means

For Werder Bremen, it was the ideal start to their DFB Pokal journey. A clean sheet, three goals, and a full 90 minutes for several squad players will please the coaching staff as they build momentum for the Bundesliga season. For FC Hansa Luneburg, the defeat brings an end to their cup adventure, but the experience of facing top-flight opposition on a competitive stage will be a valuable memory for the club.

The 3-0 scoreline reflected the gap in quality, yet the home supporters made it a lively atmosphere until the final whistle. Bremen, meanwhile, move on with confidence as they target a deep run in the competition.