Berlin, Germany – In the final of the DFB-Pokal, Bundesliga’s VfB Stuttgart defeated third-division Arminia Bielefeld with a convincing 4-2 score.
The underdog, Arminia, made a bold start, with Grodowski’s pass to Sarenren-Bazee in the 12th minute, resulting in a shot from five meters that rattled the crossbar. However, the favored team, Stuttgart, responded with a clinical goal in the 15th minute, as Stiller’s pass to Woltemade allowed the striker to outmaneuver Kersken and score with a flat shot.
The momentum shifted in favor of the Bundesliga team in the 22nd minute, when a long ball caused a mix-up between Schreck and Wörl, allowing Millot to capitalize on the loose ball and score the second goal. Stiller’s pass then set up Undav for the third goal, as the striker finished the move with a shot to the bottom left corner, giving Stuttgart a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.
After the break, the Bundesliga team continued to dominate, with Millot scoring the fourth goal in the 66th minute, sprinting past Kersken to score from a one-on-one situation. Arminia managed to get on the board in the 82nd minute, when Kania, who had just been introduced, scored from a few meters out following a pass from Lannert.
Despite the late consolation goal, the underdog’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when Vagnoman’s header from a cross in the 85th minute went in at the wrong end, giving the ball back to Stuttgart. The Bundesliga team then stabilized their defense, securing the title with a well-deserved win.