Rabbit steals the show at half-time during cup match in Kiel - Rabbit's pitch invasion steals spotlight in Kiel vs. Stuttgart cup thriller
A surprise visitor stole the show during the German Cup quarterfinal between Holstein Kiel and VfB Stuttgart. As players left the pitch at halftime, a rabbit darted across the frozen field. The unusual moment brought a brief pause to a tightly contested match in front of a packed stadium.
The game kicked off in Kiel's Holstein Stadium, where sub-zero temperatures gripped the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein. Both teams struggled to break the deadlock, and the first half ended with a 0-0 scoreline. Despite playing in the second division, Kiel's defence held firm against Stuttgart's attacks.
Just minutes after the referee's whistle signalled the end of the first half, an unexpected guest appeared. A rabbit hopped onto the pitch, drawing immediate attention from the crowd. Fans in the sold-out stadium cheered as the animal made its way across the field, adding a light-hearted break to the tense match.
No reports confirmed how the rabbit entered the ground or its eventual exit. The brief interruption did little to shift the game's momentum, but it gave spectators a memorable moment in an otherwise hard-fought encounter.
The match resumed without further delays, though the rabbit's appearance remained a talking point. Kiel's strong defensive display kept Stuttgart at bay, proving their resilience despite the league gap. The quarterfinal clash will be remembered for both its competitive edge and its furry pitch invader.
