Freiburg Reach DFB-Pokal Semi-Finals on Sudden-Death Penalties in Berlin
Reserve goalkeeper Florian Müller decided the shootout with crucial saves.
Overview
- Freiburg advanced after a 1-1 draw through extra time and a 5-4 shootout at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
- Yuito Suzuki capitalized on Linus Gechter’s square back-pass in extra time before Fabian Reese equalized with a long-range strike.
- An early Hertha celebration was overturned by VAR for offside in the opening minutes.
- In the shootout, Michaël Cuisance and Johan Manzambi had penalties saved, Pascal Klemens saw the decisive kick stopped, and Suzuki converted what proved the winner.
- Müller, Freiburg’s Cup keeper with Noah Atubolu first choice in the league, told Sky he was very happy for the team as Freiburg await the February 22 semi-final draw.