VfB Stuttgart advanced to the DFB‑Pokal semi‑finals after a 3‑0 win against Holstein Kiel in the quarter‑final.
Deniz Undav opened the scoring in the 57th minute from a corner taken by Bilal El Khannouss, and Chris Führich extended the lead in the 90th minute with a counter‑attack finish. Atakan Karazor added a third goal in stoppage time, sealing the result.
Halbiert Kiel, who are 11th in the 2. Bundesliga, fought valiantly and had several chances in the first half, especially early on when the hosts pressured Stuttgart’s defence. However, a lack of accuracy in finishing left them unable to threaten the Bundesliga side.
As the match progressed, Stuttgart increasingly controlled the game, allowing possession to build in their own half. Despite Kiel’s attempts to turn the match around, the Bundesliga club remained calm and secured a deserved victory to reach the semi‑finals.