In the second semi-final of the German Cup (DFB-Pokal), Stuttgart hosted Freiburg at home, delivering a truly dramatic contest for the fans. The match was intense from the very beginning, with both teams fighting until the end for a place in the final.
The visitors were more active in the first half, and in the 28th minute, Eggestein opened the scoring with a precise strike. This goal set the rhythm of the match, allowing Freiburg to maintain the lead for a period of time.
In the second half, the hosts seized the initiative. In the 70th minute, a goal by Undav leveled the score, bringing fresh intrigue to the match. Consequently, regular time ended in a 1:1 draw, forcing the teams into extra time.
Although both teams played cautiously during the additional periods, the decisive moment occurred in the final minutes of the match. In the 120th minute, Tiago Tomás showed great clinical composure to score the winning goal, securing Stuttgart's place in the final.
Thus, Stuttgart advanced to the German Cup final and will face Bayern Munich for the trophy on May 23. This final is already generating significant interest, and the clash between the two teams is expected to be a major showdown.
Semi-final results:
German Cup
Stuttgart – Freiburg 2:1
Goals: Undav (70), Tomás (120) — Eggestein (28)
Stuttgart lineup: Nübel, Hendriks, Chabot, Mittelstädt, Leweling, Karazor, Stiller, Führich, Nartey, Demirović (Tomás, 91), Undav.
Freiburg lineup: Müller, Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo, Eggestein, Manzambi, Beste, Suzuki, Grifo, Matanović (Höler, 84).
Now, all attention turns to the final — whether Stuttgart will create a sensation or if Bayern will clinch another trophy is a question that will be answered on May 23.
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