Arminia Bielefeld's surprising run to the German Cup final could cause the third-division club some scheduling stress and have an impact on their calendar. Bielefeld reached the final on May 24 in Berlin after stunning holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday.

Arminia Bielefeld has pulled off a major upset in the German Cup by defeating defending champion Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in their semifinal.

BIELEFELD, Germany (Reuters) -Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday, coming from a goal down to reach the German Cup final for the first time in the club's history.

Arminia Bielefeld pulled off an extraordinary shock as they beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 to reach the DFB-Pokal final.

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned defending champions Bayer Leverkusen to reach the final of the German Cup. Bielefeld fought back from a goal down to triumph 2-1 and become the first team outside the top two divisions to knock four Bundesliga sides out of the German Cup in one season.

Arminia Bielefeld captain Mael Corboz said his team's recent struggles have hardened their self-belief after the third-tier side beat holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday to reach their first German Cup final following a relegation battle last season.

Arminia Bielefeld have become only the fourth ever third-division club to reach the German Cup final after beating holders and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semifinal.

Third-tier side Arminia Bielefeld secured their spot in the final of the German Cup with a stunning victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday, coming from a goal down to reach the German Cup final.