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Holstein Kiel stuns Hamburg with last-gasp free kick and shootout heroics

A jaw-dropping late free kick and ice-cold penalties sent Kiel into the quarters. Can their momentum turn around a shaky league season?

In front of the picture, we see six people are holding a trophy. Out of them, two are women and...
In front of the picture, we see six people are holding a trophy. Out of them, two are women and four are men. All of them are smiling and they are posing for the photo. Beside them, we see an iron railing. In the right top of the picture, we see a wall and a railing. There are people in the background and we even see the lights. This picture might be clicked in the stadium.

"Fantastic Cup Night": Kiel cheers Harres and next round - Holstein Kiel stuns Hamburg with last-gasp free kick and shootout heroics

Holstein Kiel progressed to the German Cup's quarter-finals following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Hamburger SV. Phil Harres scored a late free kick to extend the game into extra time, ultimately leading to a 4:2 shootout win for Kiel. The team now gears up for a crucial match against Eintracht Braunschweig on Sunday.

The game appeared headed for a Hamburg triumph until Harres curled in a stunning free kick in the 118th minute, forcing extra time. With the score tied at full time, the game went to penalties, where Kiel remained composed. Harres stepped up once more to convert the decisive spot-kick, securing a 4:2 shootout win.

Kiel's penalty shootout triumph keeps their cup aspirations alive. Their next challenge comes against Braunschweig, where a victory could help alleviate their league woes. Bernhardsson's fitness will be closely monitored, but the team's momentum from midweek may prove pivotal.

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