STUTTGART FIGHT BACK TO REACH DFB-POKAL FINAL AFTER EXTRA-TIME DRAMA.

VfB Stuttgart came from behind to beat SC Freiburg 2-1 after extra time in a thrilling
DFB-Pokal semi-final, sealing their place in the final.
Freiburg struck first when Maximilian Eggestein reacted quickest to bundle home
from close range after a set-piece, giving the visitors a first-half lead.
Stuttgart struggled to convert early pressure but found its breakthrough in the
second half, as Deniz Undav finished smartly to level the contest and swing
momentum in the hosts’ favour.
Both sides pushed for a winner, with chances at either end forcing extra time, where
Stuttgart continued to dominate proceedings.
With penalties looming, Tiago Tomás struck late, guiding home the decisive goal to
send Stuttgart into the final, where they will face Bayern Munich.
The victory marks Stuttgart’s 11th straight win in the competition, while Freiburg bows
out after a spirited display.