The DFB Pokal – Women’s Round of 16 delivered a spectacular day of football filled with everything a cup competition promises. From a staggering 10-goal thriller to nail-biting penalty shootouts, the race for a spot in the quarter-finals was fiercely contested. Fans were treated to high drama and stunning performances as teams left it all on the pitch. Powerhouses like Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Wolfsburg booked their places in the next round, but not without some incredible fights. Let’s dive into the action and recap a memorable day in German women’s football.
DFB Pokal Round of 16
A Solitary Goal Sees Carl Zeiss Jena Past Union Berlin
In a tense and closely contested affair in Berlin, it was the visitors who emerged victorious. Carl Zeiss Jena secured their passage into the next round with a slender win over a resilient Union Berlin W side. The match was ultimately decided by a single first-half strike, which proved enough to separate the two teams. Despite a valiant effort from the home side to find an equalizer in the second half, Carl Zeiss Jena’s defense held firm. They managed the game expertly after getting their noses in front, frustrating Union Berlin and seeing out the result. It’s a tough exit for the Berlin team, but a massive result for Carl Zeiss Jena, who keep their cup dreams alive.
Wolfsburg Flexes Muscles to Overcome Freiburg
There were no such nail-biting moments at the AOK Stadion, as VfL Wolfsburg put on a clinical display to dispatch SC Freiburg. The home side demonstrated their quality and attacking prowess, securing a comfortable victory and signaling their intent to go all the way in this year’s competition. Wolfsburg established its control early, heading into the halftime break with a 1-0 lead. They continued to press their advantage in the second period, adding two more goals to their tally. While Freiburg managed to grab a consolation goal, it was never enough to truly threaten the outcome. It was a statement win for Wolfsburg, who look like a formidable force as they march on to the quarter-finals.
Eintracht Frankfurt Outlasts Hoffenheim in a 10-Goal Classic
In what can only be described as an instant classic, Eintracht Frankfurt emerged victorious from a breathtaking 10-goal encounter against 1899 Hoffenheim W at the Dietmar-Hopp Stadion. The first half was an absolute whirlwind, with Frankfurt storming to a 4-2 lead by the break. While Hoffenheim battled back valiantly in the second half, adding two more goals, Frankfurt’s attack was relentless, and they added another two of their own to seal a spectacular 6-4 win and advance to the next round.
Hamburger SV Wins Dramatic Penalty Shootout
It took 120 minutes and the lottery of a penalty shootout, but Hamburger SV are through to the quarter-finals after a tense battle with Bayer Leverkusen. After a goalless first half at the Volksparkstadion, both teams found the net in the second to end full-time at 1-1. Extra time couldn’t separate them, leading to penalties. The home side held their nerve, triumphing 4-2 in the shootout to spark jubilant celebrations.
Bayern Munich Cruise Past Ingolstadt
Bayern Munich showcased its class with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Ingolstadt. The first half was a cagey affair, ending 0-0, but the Bavarian giants turned up the heat after the break. Three second-half goals secured a professional and dominant performance, ensuring their name is in the hat for the quarter-final draw without too much fuss.
SC Sand Edges FC Koln in Five-Goal Thriller
Fans were treated to another goal-filled match as SC Sand W secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against FC Koln. The action was non-stop from the start, with the teams heading into halftime level at 2-2. In a tighter second half, it was SC Sand W who found the decisive fifth goal of the game to clinch the victory and their spot in the next round of the DFB Pokal.
SGS Essen Secure Narrow Victory Over Potsdam
It was a much tighter contest at the Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, where a single goal was enough for SGS Essen W to overcome Turbine Potsdam W. After a goalless first half, SGS Essen found the crucial breakthrough in the second period and defended resolutely to see out a 1-0 win, ending Potsdam’s cup run.
RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen Locked in Extra Time Battle
The drama wasn’t over yet, as RB Leipzig W and Werder Bremen W couldn’t be separated in normal time. The match at the Red Bull Arena saw both teams score in the first half, leading to a 1-1 scoreline at the break. A tense second half and extra time followed, but neither side could find a winner. The match was still deadlocked deep into extra time, setting up a nail-biting finish to decide who would advance, with Werder Bremen becoming victorious after a penalty shootout.
Full Results
- Union Berlin 0–1 Carl Zeiss Jena
- Wolfsburg 3–1 Freiburg
- SC Sand 3–2 Köln
- Turbine Potsdam 0–1 SGS Essen
- Ingolstadt 0–3 Bayern Munich
- Hoffenheim 4–6 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Hamburg 1–1 Leverkusen (Hamburg won 4–2 on penalties)
- RB Leipzig 1–1 Werder Bremen (Bremen won 5–4 on penalties)
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