Stuttgart wins on penalties: Drama in the DFB Cup against Braunschweig!

Stuttgart wins on penalties: Drama in the DFB Cup against Braunschweig!

There was a real thriller in the DFB Cup when VfB Stuttgart met Eintracht Braunschweig. After a thrilling game that took place on August 28, 2025, the encounter ended 4-4 after extra time and the decision was made on penalties, where Stuttgart held their nerve with a score of 8-7. Bastian Schweinsteiger, who acted as an ARD expert and was moderated by Lea Wagner, praised the performance of both teams, especially Braunschweig's in extra time. Both the spectators and the players were bid farewell after a “wonderful cup evening” that couldn’t have been more exciting.

The guests from Braunschweig took the lead in the 8th minute through Sven Köhler. However, Stuttgart countered quickly as Ermedin Demirovic scored twice in the 12th and 60th minutes to put his team in front. But Eintracht did not give up: Fabio Di Michele Sanchez followed up with his goals in the 77th and 85th minutes and equalized the game again. Nick Woltemade's equalizer in the 89th minute ensured the game went into extra time.

The exciting course of the extension

Things went haywire here: Stuttgart went ahead with an own goal from Sanoussy Ba in the 92nd minute, but Christian Conteh threw Braunschweig back into the game in the 105th minute, which sent the crowd into ecstasy. It became clear that this duel did not deserve a loser, as Schweinsteiger emphasized in his comments.

The penalty shootout became a heart-stopping finale, with Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel parrying three penalties and thus contributing to the victory. Lorenz Assignon was able to convert the decisive goal, which catapulted Stuttgart into the second main round of the DFB Cup. The draw for the next round will take place on Sunday, with games scheduled for October 28th and 29th.

The shape of the teams

In the league, Braunschweig is currently in sixth place in the 2nd Bundesliga with two wins from three games. Stuttgart's next challenge is against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday, while Braunschweig will face Darmstadt 98. Meanwhile, Eintracht fans protested for free derbies without restrictions, which further fueled the current discussion about the DFB and the cup bonuses. These have been increased slightly compared to the previous season, which many supporters see as a step in the right direction.

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