Stuttgart and Freiburg both secured narrow, last-gasp victories to progress in the
The match appeared destined for extra time until Undav connected with a Chris Fuehrich cross, finally finding the breakthrough after a frustrating evening for the visitors. Despite holding a numerical advantage from the 37th minute following Laurin Curda’s red card, Stuttgart struggled to dismantle the Paderborn defense. Ermedin Demirovic had two clear opportunities to score after being set up by Undav, but he was denied on both occasions by goalkeeper Markus Schubert.
Late Drama Defines Cup Action
Reflecting on the hard-fought result, Undav emphasized the importance of the team's progression over individual accolades. He noted that the primary objective was to advance to the next round, stating that he was indifferent about who found the net as long as the team secured the win. Stuttgart, who reached the final in 2025, will now look to build on this momentum in the subsequent stages of the competition.
Meanwhile, Freiburg produced a dramatic turnaround at home against Wolfsburg, clinching a 3-2 victory thanks to a late surge from
In other German Cup action, second-division sides Dynamo Dresden and Hertha Berlin both enjoyed comfortable 2-0 victories, defeating Schalke and Jeddeloh respectively. The competition continues with further fixtures, including a high-profile clash between Bayern Munich and Magdeburg, where Harry Kane is set to be rested.
