US EditionDortmund knock Frankfurt out of German Cup on penalties
Dortmund won the shootout 4-2 after a 1-1 draw, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saving a crucial penalty from Frankfurt's Farès Chaïbi.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, Borussia Dortmund eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Frankfurt in the German Cup second round.
- With a troubled run of one win in six, Frankfurt faced added pressure in the rematch of the 2017 German Cup final featuring Niko Kovac, Mario Goetze, and Ansgar Knauff.
- Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved Chaïbi's fourth penalty after Doan had earlier missed, with Fabio Silva, Niklas Suele, Carney Chukwuemeka and Felix Nmecha converting all spot-kicks.
- The win sends Dortmund into the third round, prompting flare-waving celebrations from Dortmund away fans in Frankfurt.
- Upcoming fixtures and knockout results underline the tournament's unpredictable early rounds, with Bochum eliminating Augsburg 1-0 and Borussia Moenchengladbach winning 3-1, while Bayern Munich visit Cologne and holders Stuttgart play at Mainz on Wednesday.
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Borussia Dortmund advances in German Cup after shootout win against Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht’s Ritsu Doan fired over the bar, and his teammate Fares Chaibi’s spot-kick was saved by Gregor Kobel as Dortmund kept its cool and scored all four of its penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.
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Dortmund knock Frankfurt out of German Cup on penalties
Eintracht Frankfurt failed in the DFB-Pokal at BVB. The penalty shooting was unfortunate. The fans would have wanted a goalkeeper change.
In the second round of the Cup, the two Champions League participants will have a duel at eye level. The BVB will win in the Penalty shoot with 4:2, whereby the Swiss national goalist Gregor Kobel will give a try.
Niko Kovač brings the Dusel to Frankfurt for a reunion: The BVB gets through with the Eintracht, because the video proof in the trophy only takes hold later in the competition and Gregor Kobel gets a cream day.
Soccer-Dortmund advance in German Cup after shootout win at Frankfurt
FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) -Borussia Dortmund beat hosts Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 on penalties in the German Cup second round on Tuesday after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 after extra time. Read full story
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