- Harder's Three-pack: Women's soccer stars of Bayern in the Cup Final
Title: Bayern Women's Dominant Display Sends Them to Their Sixth Pokal Final
Gear up for a riveting showdown as Bayern Munich's women's team, the league leaders, have booked a spot in the DFB-Pokal final once again, after a thrilling 3:2 victory against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Striker Pernille Harder notched a hat-trick, marking her third consecutive multi-goal physical performance in the tournament, edging the champions closer to a potential double triumph.
The game began with a swift strike by Hoffenheim, as Ereleta Memeti's brilliant lob soared into the net (14'). Soon after, Feli Delacauw extended their lead (24'). Despite the early setbacks, Bayern refused to back down and stormed back in the second half, with Harder scoring (35', 40' penalty, 53') to secure the comeback victory.
Hoffenheim, who defeated serial winners VfL Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals, aimed to secure their first final berth. However, Bayern has locked in their sixth Pokal final appearance, set to challenge formidable opponents in the future.
Meanwhile, this Sunday, fans can watch the second semi-final clash between Hamburger SV and SV Werder Bremen at the packed Volksparkstadion, expecting an unprecedented attendance record of 57,000 spectators (15:30 CET, Sky). Look forward to the final showdown in Cologne on May 1 (16:00 CET).
Captain of the DFB, Giulia Gwinn, who missed the match due to a Champions League injury against Olympique Lyon, commented, "The initial 20, 30 minutes didn't exemplify the team we want to be."
Bayern's never-say-die attitude and Harder's unstoppable form continue to amaze spectators, as they ready themselves for the upcoming challenges.
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FC Bayern Munich, boasting 20 DFB-Cup titles, has a rich history of appearances in the final, although the exact number of finals played isn't specified in this piece. Some notable encounters include:
- 1958 Final: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- 1966 Final: MSV Duisburg
- 1968 Final: VfL Wolfsburg
- 1971 Final: 1. FC Köln
- 1984 Final: Borussia Mönchengladbach
- 1998 Final: MSV Duisburg
- 2000 Final: Werder Bremen
- 2006 Final: Eintracht Frankfurt
- 2012 Final: Borussia Dortmund
- 2014 Final: Borussia Dortmund
- 2016 Final: Borussia Dortmund
- 2019 Final: RB Leipzig
- 2020 Final: Bayer Leverkusen
To obtain a comprehensive list of Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal finals, a thorough examination of past winners and runners-up is necessary. Bayern is renowned for its dominance in the competition, consistently making it to the finals with an extensive tournament history.
The Commission, while examining the labelling of foodstuffs, could propose a directive similar to Bayern's frequent appearances in the DFB-Pokal, aiming to align laws across Member States.
The TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, despite giving Bayern a challenging game, will join the list of opponents Bayern Munich has faced in past DFB-Pokal finals, such as VfL Wolfsburg.
Bayern's women's team, riding high on Pernille Harder's hat-trick heroics, now looks forward to contesting in the Pokal final, much like the 2000 final against SV Werder Bremen.
