Title: Cologne Advances Over Hertha in Dramatic Extra Time Thriller in DFB Cup Quarterfinals
The DFB Cup quarterfinals (January 30 to February 7) include a third-tier team (Saarbrücken), four second-tier sides (Lautern, Düsseldorf, Hertha, St. Pauli), and three top-flight teams (Gladbach, Leverkusen, Stuttgart).
A Surprise for HSV Fans
At the Olympiastadion, the 20,000 HSV supporters were shocked by the starting eleven changes from coach Tim Walter in seven positions compared to the 2:2 derby win at St. Pauli.
In: Raab, Käpt'n Schonlau (reentered the field since Matchday 6), Hadzikadunic, Mikelbrencis, Jatta, Öztunali, and Nemeth.
Out: Heuer Fernandes, Ambrosius, Ramos, Van der Brempt, Königsdörffer, Poreba, and Glatzel.
An Unexpected Outcome
The decision was bold, yet not rewarded. Cologne snatched the first goal via Reese (his shot hit the post twice) in the 21st minute and maintained the advantage until the 30th minute when Pherai struck a beautiful 18-meter shot to tie the game (31st - his third goal in a row).
Later, Benes found the net with a rebound after Öztunali's cross (43rd). But Benes' corner hit the post shortly after the break (49'). Hertha goalkeeper Ernst then defended against Glatzel's superb pass into the penalty area by distributing it to Kenny for a 3:3 equalizer in extra time (120').
The Penalty Shootout
In the end, it came down to penalties. Prevljak scored for Hertha, Benes for HSV. Lackluster shots from Klemens (Hertha) and Muheim (HSV) increased the tension before El-Jindaoui stepped up for Hertha, only to be matched by Glatzel for HSV. The German international Kenny's strong shot for Hertha was blocked, but Köln's Königsdörffer missed the target, giving Reese the chance to seal the victory for Hertha Berlin (23:36).
The Aftermath
HSV captain Schonlau conceded, “It hurts, but of course, we have to kill the game twice just before the end.”
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