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Saarbrücken pull off next coup - Leverkusen also advance

Saarbrücken pull off next coup - Leverkusen also advance

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Saarbrücken pull off next coup - Leverkusen also advance
Saarbrücken pull off next coup - Leverkusen also advance

DFB Cup Shockers: Leverkusen Pulls Off Late Win, Saarbrücken Continues Cinderella Run

In the ongoing DFB Cup, Bundesliga heavyweights Bayer Leverkusen and surprise package 1. FC Saarbrücken from the third division are now in the quarter-finals.

In a thrilling encounter, Saarbrücken took down Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 (0-0) at home. Kai Brünker netted the first goal in the 64th minute, and Luca Kerber doubled the lead in the 78th. Frankfurt's Noel Futkeu was given a red card in the dying moments for an assault.

Meanwhile, Leverkusen, the Bundesliga leaders, managed a comfortable 3-1 (2-0) victory over second-division side SC Paderborn. Goals from Victor Boniface (12), Exequiel Palacios (29), and Patrik Schick (87) sealed the win for Leverkusen. Slightly concerning was the injury to international Florian Wirtz, who had to be substituted shortly before halftime with a heel kick wound.

Did You Know?

During the quarter-finals, Bayer Leverkusen overcame a 2-goal deficit against 1. FC Köln in extra time, with a dramatic 3-2 win thanks to a last-minute Victor Boniface goal!

Bayer Leverkusen's Victory in the Quarters

  1. Saarbrücken's underdog story in the DFB Cup continue to captivate fans as they eliminate record champions FC Bayern Munich in the previous round.
  2. While Bayer Leverkusen faced a challenge in their DFB Cup match against SC Paderborn, the team managed to secure a commanding 3-1 win.
  3. In an unexpected turn of events, Noel Futkeu of Eintracht Frankfurt was sent off in the closing stages for an assault against Saarbrücken.
  4. Saarbrücken's impressive DFB Cup journey is far from over, with the team defeating Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt with a 2-0 scoreline.
  5. Despite facing opposition from the Bundesliga, the Saarland-based team is showing no signs of stopping, with Kai Brünker and Luca Kerber scoring crucial goals.

As the DFB Cup race intensifies, football fans across Germany eagerly await the upcoming fixtures and potential encounters between powerhouses like Bayer Leverkusen and Saarbrücken.

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