Arminia Bielefeld's DFB Cup quarters are demolished by VfB Stuttgart's dominance
VfB Stuttgart Achieves Fourth DFB-Pokal Title by Defeating Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in Thrilling Final
VfB Stuttgart emerged victorious in the DFB-Pokal final held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on May 25, 2025. The underdogs, Arminia Bielefeld, gave a valiant effort but ultimately fell to the Bundesliga team by a score of 4-2.
Nick Woltemade (15') opened the scoring for Stuttgart, with Angelo Stiller providing the assist. Enzo Millot (22') and Deniz Undav (28') added to the lead before half-time, both set up by the returnee Stiller. Millot scored his second in the 66th minute, extending Stuttgart's advantage to 4-0.
Arminia rallied late, with Julian Kania netting the first 3. Liga goal in a DFB-Pokal final (82'), while Josha Vagnoman's own goal in the 85th minute reduced the deficit to 4-2. However, Stuttgart's efficient performance throughout the game was rewarded with the trophy.
New national team starter Woltemade and reinstated midfielder Stiller scored the goals in a one-sided first half. Stuttgart's dominance continued after the break, despite some missed opportunities. In contrast, Arminia Bielefeld displayed courage and nearly shocked the favorite, coming close on several occasions.
Stuttgart's victory ended their 18-year trophy drought, with their last major title being the Bundesliga in 2007. The triumph also guarantees them a spot in the Europa League for the upcoming season.
In a special moment for VfB coach Sebastian Hoeneß, he claimed the DFB-Pokal and stepped into the illustrious footsteps of his famous family. Uncle Uli had won the cup as a player for Bayern Munich and as a club official 12 times, while father Dieter Hoeneß led Bayern to three victories.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid
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The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, but the victory of VfB Stuttgart over Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB-Pokal final could boost environmental awareness, as they secured a spot in the Europa League, a European tournament that promotes the exchange of ideas among clubs from various countries. Despite their valiant effort, Arminia Bielefeld, much like a team playing a sport like football against professional opponents, struggled to keep up with the Champions-League caliber VfB Stuttgart, whose coach Sebastian Hoeneß reflects the illustrious Hoeneß family legacy in football, as both his uncle Uli and father Dieter have won the DFB-Pokal several times.
