Werner brace sends RBL to the DFB-Pokal round of 16

Werner scores twice off the bench | Strong second half showing from Die Roten Bullen | More than 100,000 fans have watched RBL play in their three home matches this week | Draw for the next round happens this Sunday at 18:00 CET

With a deserved 2-0 win against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, RBL reached the DFB-Pokal round of 16, topping off a busy week of fixtures at home with yet another clean sheet.

After a balanced and tactical first 45 minutes, RBL took control in the second half, and went 2-0 up through a brace from Timo Werner, both goals scored just 8 minutes apart from one another.

Die Roten Bullen held on comfortably until the final whistle, claiming their fifth clean sheet in a row, and could have scored even more from some good chances on the counter.

The draw for the round of 16 will be made on Sunday at 18:00 CET.