Robert Lewandowski nets twice as Bayern seal semis spot

Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against VfL Bochum in their German Cup quarter-final in Bochum on Wednesday. Bayern won 3-0. (Photo: AP)

Robert Lewandowski netted twice to seal Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win at 10-man minnows VfL Bochum on Wednesday to reach the German Cup semi-finals.

Bayern have drawn Werder Bremen at home, while Hertha Berlin will host Borussia Dortmund, in the semifinals to be played on April 19-20.

This is the seventh straight year Bayern have reached the last four having lifted the trophy a record 17 times.

Pep Guardiola-coached Bayern had few problems at second-division Bochum and should have won by more after Thomas Mueller had a first-half penalty saved.

“Before we scored the first goal, it wasn’t easy. Bochum played well,” said Lewandowski.