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.