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Kuwait Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Stuttgart win German Cup
BERLIN: Stuttgart withstood a late fightback from underdogs Arminia Bielefeld to claim the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday, holding on for a 4-2 victory despite conceding twice in the final 10 minutes. Goals from Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav had Stuttgart three up inside 28 minutes and cruising against Bielefeld, just the fourth third division side to make the final in the competition's 82-year history. Millot added a second with 66 minutes and Stuttgart looked to have the job done, but a Julian Kania strike and a Josha Vagnoman own goal with the clock ticking down made Stuttgart sweat. They however held on to claim their fourth German Cup and their first since 1997, when the then Joachim Loew-coached side again triumphed against third-flight opponents Energie Cottbus. 'I'm completely exhausted. The emotions are running high. I can't even put it into words,' Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstaedt, who was born and raised in Berlin, told TV network ZDF. 'I think this is the most wonderful feeling you can have. I'm overwhelmed.' Undav echoed the sentiments, saying 'the feeling is undescribable. We threw everything into it'. The win means Stuttgart, who finished ninth in the regular season, will join Freiburg in next season's Europa League. Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller shone in the middle of the park, setting up goals for his Germany teammates Woltemade and Undav, showing the passing prowess that has him earmarked as Toni Kroos' replacement. Bielefeld coach Michel Kniat said: 'When I look in the faces of the lads, I see some tears. Of course we're disappointed, but we can be proud, very proud, of our season.' Golden chance The trophy is also just rewards for Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness, who took over with the club sitting dead last in April 2023 before guiding them to second place and a return to the Champions League last season. Bielefeld rode an underdog wave into the German capital, having beaten four first division sides on their way to the final including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semis. Bielefeld however spurned a golden chance to open the scoring with 11 minutes played when unmarked Sarenren Bazee blasted his shot against the crossbar with an open goal beckoning. Stuttgart made Bazee and Bielefeld pay just four minutes later. Stiller threaded the ball to Woltemade, who shed his defender and guided it home. The goal rattled Bielefeld and Stuttgart took advantage, scoring again in the 22nd minute through Millot. Stiller kickstarted a counter in his own half and Undav took advantage of a defensive mishap, collecting the ball on the halfway line and marching goalwards before finding Millot to tap into an empty net. Stiller again created Stuttgart's third, sliding a ball to the feet of the onrushing Undav, who placed the ball in the bottom corner. With the red and white half of the 74,000-strong Olympic Stadium already celebrating a pending cup victory, Stuttgart took their foot off the pedal as Bielefeld tried to limit the damage. When Millot scored his second with 66 minutes played, the France midfielder removed his shirt, jumped a fence and ran towards the crowd at the Stuttgart end, knowing victory was surely theirs. Bielefeld gave their supporters something to celebrate when Kania scored with 82 minutes gone; the goal was the first scored by a third-flight side in a German Cup final. Three minutes later, Bielefeld pressed Vagnoman into an own goal, which silenced the Stuttgart fans. Bielefeld pushed and won repeat corners deep in injury time but were unable to cut the gap further and Stuttgart held on. Stuttgart now have four German Cups. Only five sides—Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke—have won more. — AFP
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
VfB Stuttgart Win Thrilling DFB-Pokal Final, Lift 1st German Cup In 28 Years
Stuttgart withstood a late fightback from underdogs Arminia Bielefeld to claim the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday, holding on for a 4-2 victory despite conceding twice in the final 10 minutes. Goals from Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav had Stuttgart three up inside 28 minutes and cruising against Bielefeld, just the fourth third division side to make the final in the competition's 82-year history. Millot added a second with 66 minutes and Stuttgart looked to have the job done, but a Julian Kania strike and a Josha Vagnoman own goal with the clock ticking down made Stuttgart sweat. They however held on to claim their fourth German Cup and their first since 1997, when the then Joachim Loew-coached side again triumphed against third-flight opponents Energie Cottbus. "I'm completely exhausted. The emotions are running high. I can't even put it into words," Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstaedt, who was born and raised in Berlin, told TV network ZDF. "I think this is the most wonderful feeling you can have. I'm overwhelmed." Undav echoed the sentiments, saying "the feeling is undescribable. We threw everything into it". The win means Stuttgart, who finished ninth in the regular season, will join Freiburg in next season's Europa League. Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller shone in the middle of the park, setting up goals for his Germany teammates Woltemade and Undav, showing the passing prowess that has him earmarked as Toni Kroos' replacement. Bielefeld coach Michel Kniat said: "When I look in the faces of the lads, I see some tears. Of course we're disappointed, but we can be proud, very proud, of our season." - Golden chance - The trophy is also just rewards for Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness, who took over with the club sitting dead last in April 2023 before guiding them to second place and a return to the Champions League last season. Bielefeld rode an underdog wave into the German capital, having beaten four first division sides on their way to the final including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semis. Bielefeld however spurned a golden chance to open the scoring with 11 minutes played when unmarked Sarenren Bazee blasted his shot against the crossbar with an open goal beckoning. Stuttgart made Bazee and Bielefeld pay just four minutes later. Stiller threaded the ball to Woltemade, who shed his defender and guided it home. The goal rattled Bielefeld and Stuttgart took advantage, scoring again in the 22nd minute through Millot. Stiller kickstarted a counter in his own half and Undav took advantage of a defensive mishap, collecting the ball on the halfway line and marching goalwards before finding Millot to tap into an empty net. Stiller again created Stuttgart's third, sliding a ball to the feet of the onrushing Undav, who placed the ball in the bottom corner. With the red and white half of the 74,000-strong Olympic Stadium already celebrating a pending cup victory, Stuttgart took their foot off the pedal as Bielefeld tried to limit the damage. When Millot scored his second with 66 minutes played, the France midfielder removed his shirt, jumped a fence and ran towards the crowd at the Stuttgart end, knowing victory was surely theirs. Bielefeld gave their supporters something to celebrate when Kania scored with 82 minutes gone; the goal was the first scored by a third-flight side in a German Cup final. Three minutes later, Bielefeld pressed Vagnoman into an own goal, which silenced the Stuttgart fans. Bielefeld pushed and won repeat corners deep in injury time but were unable to cut the gap further and Stuttgart held on. Stuttgart now have four German Cups. Only five sides -- Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke -- have won more. dwi/nr/ea
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Stuttgart survive late Bielefeld scare to win German Cup
BERLIN: Stuttgart withstood a late fightback from underdogs Arminia Bielefeld to claim the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday, holding on for a 4-2 victory despite conceding twice in the final 10 minutes. Goals from Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav had Stuttgart three up inside 28 minutes and cruising against Bielefeld, just the fourth third division side to make the final in the competition's 82-year history. Millot added a second with 66 minutes and Stuttgart looked to have the job done, but a Julian Kania strike and a Josha Vagnoman own goal with the clock ticking down made Stuttgart sweat. They however held on to claim their fourth German Cup and their first since 1997, when the then Joachim Loew-coached side again triumphed against third-flight opponents Energie Cottbus. "I'm completely exhausted. The emotions are running high. I can't even put it into words," Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstaedt, who was born and raised in Berlin, told TV network ZDF. "I think this is the most wonderful feeling you can have. I'm overwhelmed." Undav echoed the sentiments, saying "the feeling is undescribable. We threw everything into it." The win means Stuttgart, who finished ninth in the regular season, will join Freiburg in next season's Europa League. Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller shone in the middle of the park, setting up goals for his Germany teammates Woltemade and Undav, showing the passing prowess that has him earmarked as Toni Kroos' replacement. Bielefeld coach Michel Kniat said: "When I look in the faces of the lads, I see some tears. Of course we're disappointed, but we can be proud, very proud, of our season." The trophy is also just rewards for Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness, who took over with the club sitting dead last in April 2023 before guiding them to second place and a return to the Champions League last season. Bielefeld rode an underdog wave into the German capital, having beaten four first division sides on their way to the final including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semis. Bielefeld however spurned a golden chance to open the scoring with 11 minutes played when unmarked Sarenren Bazee blasted his shot against the crossbar with an open goal beckoning. Stuttgart made Bazee and Bielefeld pay just four minutes later. Stiller threaded the ball to Woltemade, who shed his defender and guided it home. The goal rattled Bielefeld and Stuttgart took advantage, scoring again in the 22nd minute through Millot. Stiller kickstarted a counter in his own half and Undav took advantage of a defensive mishap, collecting the ball on the halfway line and marching goalwards before finding Millot to tap into an empty net. Stiller again created Stuttgart's third, sliding a ball to the feet of the onrushing Undav, who placed the ball in the bottom corner. With the red and white half of the 74,000-strong Olympic Stadium already celebrating a pending cup victory, Stuttgart took their foot off the pedal as Bielefeld tried to limit the damage. When Millot scored his second with 66 minutes played, the France midfielder removed his shirt, jumped a fence and ran towards the crowd at the Stuttgart end, knowing victory was surely theirs. Bielefeld gave their supporters something to celebrate when Kania scored with 82 minutes gone; the goal was the first scored by a third-flight side in a German Cup final. Three minutes later, Bielefeld pressed Vagnoman into an own goal, which silenced the Stuttgart fans. Bielefeld pushed and won repeat corners deep in injury time but were unable to cut the gap further and Stuttgart held on. Stuttgart now have four German Cups. Only five sides – Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke – have won more. - AFP
France 24
24-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Stuttgart survive late Bielefeld scare to win German Cup
Goals from Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav had Stuttgart three up inside 28 minutes and cruising against Bielefeld, just the fourth third division side to make the final in the competition's 82-year history. Millot added a second with 66 minutes and Stuttgart looked to have the job done, but a Julian Kania strike and a Josha Vagnoman own goal with the clock ticking down made Stuttgart sweat. They however held on to claim their fourth German Cup and their first since 1997, when the then Joachim Loew-coached side again triumphed against third-flight opponents Energie Cottbus. The win means Stuttgart, who finished ninth in the regular season, will join Freiburg in next season's Europa League. Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller shone in the middle of the park, setting up goals for his Germany teammates Woltemade and Undav, showing the passing prowess that has him earmarked as Toni Kroos' replacement. The trophy is also just rewards for Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness, who took over with the club sitting dead last in April 2023 before guiding them to second place and a return to the Champions League last season. Bielefeld rode an underdog wave into the German capital, having beaten four first division sides on their way to the final including defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the semis. Bielefeld however spurned a golden chance to open the scoring with 11 minutes played when unmarked Sarenren Bazee blasted his shot against the crossbar with an open goal beckoning. Stuttgart made Bazee and Bielefeld pay just four minutes later. Stiller threaded the ball to Woltemade, who shed his defender and guided it home. The goal rattled Bielefeld and Stuttgart took advantage, scoring again in the 22nd minute through Millot. Stiller kickstarted a counter in his own half and Undav took advantage of a defensive mishap, collecting the ball on the halfway line and marching goalwards before finding Millot to tap into an empty net. Stiller again created Stuttgart's third, sliding a ball to the feet of the onrushing Undav, who placed the ball in the bottom corner. With the red and white half of the 74,000-strong Olympic Stadium already celebrating a pending cup victory, Stuttgart took their foot off the pedal as Bielefeld tried to limit the damage. When Millot scored his second with 66 minutes played, the France midfielder removed his shirt, jumped a fence and ran towards the crowd at the Stuttgart end, knowing victory was surely theirs. Bielefeld gave their supporters something to celebrate when Kania scored with 82 minutes gone; the goal was the first scored by a third-flight side in a German Cup final. Three minutes later, Bielefeld pressed Vagnoman into an own goal, which silenced the Stuttgart fans. Bielefeld pressed and won repeat corners deep in injury time but were unable to cut the gap further and Stuttgart held on. Stuttgart now have four German Cups. Only five sides -- Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund and Schalke -- have won more.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Union's 200th Bundesliga game produces record-breaking half
While Stuttgart reach the cup final and still have a chance to qualify for Europe via Bundesliga standings, Union Berlin head into this duel as the in-form team. The Irons' coach Steffen Baumgart makes two changes from the Leverkusen draw as Tom Rothe and Benedict Hollerbach are promoted to the starting XI. Similarly, Enzo Millot and Deniz Undav are back in Stuttgart's lineup for the two changes by Sebastian Hoeneß. Nick Woltemade's suspension led to a first start for Undav, who last scored in mid-January. In a landmark fixture for the hosts, who are playing their 200th Bundesliga match, Baumgart's team started with a bang. Andrej Ilić scored in the fourth minute as Danilo Doekhi heads home Christopher Trimmel's corner-kick in his direction. The 38-year-old fullback proved his worth with another set-piece play after signing a contract extension. Stuttgart nearly equalized right away when Ermedin Demirovic faced an open goal, but he failed to convert the simple chance. Union followed it up by scoring their second goal with yet another set-piece play from Trimmel. Once again, his delivery first found Leopold Querfeld before Diogo Leite provided the finishing touch from the far post. It's a first goal of the season for the Portuguese defender. The two-goal deficit makes things difficult for VfB, but they did reduce the score right away. Undav ended his goal drought with an unstoppable shot into the bottom left corner. And, in the half-hour mark, Stuttgart make it 2-2 with another top-notch goal. Millot fires it from a long distance with a curling shot. That was only half of the first-half madness, however. Union regained the lead with another goal from a center-back. Querfeld smashed it home from 35 meters out as he beat Alexander Nübel with a ferocious attempt. Frederik Rönnow made a superb stop from Angelo Stiller's shot to deny Stuttgart, but they did get their third when Stiller's cross was converted by Jeff Chabot. And, in the first minute of injury-time, Stuttgart led for the first time in the game. Chris Führich slots home with a fine finish after a quick break by Stuttgart. Of course, that's not going to be the end of a memorable first-half at Försterei. Ilić, who scored the first goal of the game, makes it 4-4 in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Union's captain Trimmel was involved once again with a pinpoint cross. Curiously, the official Bundesliga stat shows both teams had an xG of below 1 despite the eight goals. Querfeld's goal also set a new Bundesliga xG record (since xG stats began in the 2021/22 season) as it was given a 1.2% chance of conversion. It's also the first time we've seen eight goals in one half of a Bundesliga match. After the break, the rhythm of the game changed with both teams struggling to even create goal-scoring opportunities. Benedikt Hollerbach had the first chance of the second-half with a long-range effort in the 56th minute. The half-time team talks certainly played a role in the change of plans by the teams. However, VfB dominate possession in a quieter half of football. In the end, all the goals were scored in the record-shattering first-half. Union's historic game ended with the club securing its status for next season. They're now free of any danger of going down in the remaining four rounds of the campaign. Meanwhile, Stuttgart remain in the bottom half of the standings. The Swabians do have another route to Europe as they face Arminia Bielefeld in the Pokal final next month.
