Heidenheim News and Features

At least one side from Germany's second tier will reach the DFB-Pokal semi-finals after Hamburg were drawn against Paderborn.

Claudio Pizarro Bossio Werder Bremen captain Max Kruse scored the decisive penalty to book a place in the DFB-Pokal last eight at Borussia Dortmund's expense.

Vedad Ibisevic Vedad Ibisevic scored twice in the first half as Hertha Berlin end FC Heidenheim's run in the DFB-Pokal at the quarter-final stage.

Werder Bremen won a thriller away at Borussia Monchengladbach, while Bayern Munich also secured a DFB-Pokal quarter-final spot.

Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen recorded big wins to progress to the round of 16, while Borussia Monchengladbach saw off Schalke.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen were given an almighty scare before coming through their DFB Pokal second round tie 5-4 on penalties.

Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund will be hoping the DFB-Pokal provides some welcome relief from their Bundesliga woes.

Holders Bayern Munich have been dealt a potentially tricky second-round tie against Hamburg in the DFB-Pokal.

Schalke 04 Dynamo Dresden made a successful return to the DFB-Pokal as they eliminated fancied Bundesliga outfit Schalke 2-1 on Monday.