Third-division team Arminia Bielefeld has reached the semifinals of the German Cup by upsetting Bundesliga side Werder Bremen 2-1 in their quarterfinal.

Third division Arminia Bielefeld stunned Bundesliga club Werder Bremen with a 2-1 victory in a major German Cup upset on Tuesday to reach the competition's semi-finals. The hosts, who have now eliminated three Bundesliga clubs in a row following wins over Union Berlin and Freiburg in the previous rounds,

Despite Arminia Bielefeld riding their luck at times against Freiburg given they faced over two xG, they also posed a significant attacking threat themselves, producing 17 shots totalling exactly two xG.

Here's all you need to know about the third quarterfinal match of DFB-Pokal between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen - preview, live streaming details, and more

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Fearless and spirited 3.Liga side Arminia Bielefeld have secured passage to the semi-finals of the DfB Pokal with victory over Werder Bremen tonight. The opening half-hour passed by with relatively little fuss as Bielefeld took a physical and disruptive approach to unsettling the favourites.

Arminia Bielefeld players celebrate after knocking out Werder Bremen in the DFB Pokal. (Photo by ... [+] Friso Gentsch/picture alliance via ) dpa/picture alliance via

Arminia Bielefeld continued their remarkable DFB-Pokal run by eliminating Werder Bremen with a 2-1 victory at the SchucoArena, securing their place in the semi-finals qualification.