Match ReportBundesligaUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Füllkrug nets 50th Werder goal on emotional return
A penalty against fifth-tier opposition felt like a homecoming for the returning striker.
N. Füllkrug
player
Competition
DFB-Pokal first round
Score
Werder Bremen 3-0 Lüneburger SK Hansa
Scorers
Stage, Füllkrug (pen), Reis
Venue
Millerntor-Stadion
What happened. Niclas Füllkrug scored his 50th Werder Bremen goal in a 3-0 DFB-Pokal win over Lüneburger SK Hansa, his first game back on loan from West Ham.
- Füllkrug converted a penalty eight minutes into the second half.
- Jens Stage opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
- Ludovit Reis added a late third for Bremen.
“The best thing about today was seeing the Werder fans again. I really missed them.”
— Niclas Füllkrug
Füllkrug rejoined Bremen on loan last week and is set to continue his 'special journey' with the club.
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