SC Freiburg secured a spot in the German Cup semifinals by defeating Hertha BSC 6-5 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw in extra time. The match started with both teams displaying strong intent, with chances on both ends, including a disallowed goal for Hertha after a VAR review.
As the game progressed, Freiburg gained momentum and created more clear-cut opportunities before halftime. Despite efforts from both sides, the score remained level after regular time, leading to extra time. In the 96th minute, Yuito Suzuki capitalized on a defensive error to give Freiburg the lead, but Hertha equalized through Fabian Reese.
The deadlock persisted into the penalty shootout, where Freiburg emerged victorious after a tense battle. Freiburg’s goalkeeper, Florian Muller, played a crucial role in the win, making key saves during the shootout. With this result, SC Freiburg joins Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart in the semifinals, with the draw scheduled for February 22.
Freiburg goalkeeper Muller expressed pride in the team’s performance, highlighting the composure shown during the shootout and the collective effort that propelled them to the next stage of the competition.
