US EditionLast-Gasp Tomas Stunner Sends Stuttgart Into German Cup Final
- On Thursday, Stuttgart advanced to the German Cup final by defeating Freiburg 2-1 in extra time, with Tiago Tomas scoring the decisive backheel goal in the 119th minute.
- Freiburg took an early lead when Maximilian Eggestein scored in the 28th minute, but Stuttgart striker Deniz Undav equalized in the 70th minute to force extra time.
- Officials disallowed a potential goal by Lucas Hoeler for a foul during extra time; Tomas then broke the deadlock with a backheel finish past Florian Mueller.
- Stuttgart will face Bayern Munich in the Berlin final on May 23, after Bayern defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday to secure their spot.
- Seeking to defend their title, Stuttgart aims to foil Bayern's potential domestic treble. Stuttgart is already positioned to qualify for the Champions League through the Bundesliga.
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Surprising agreement on both sides: "I would have been lost as a striker," says Stuttgart's Undav about a decision of the referee from which his VfB benefits. Now the DFB responds.
Stuttgart defeated Freiburg with 2–1 after an extension and defeated Bayern in the DFB Cup final.
Stuttgart beat Fribourg at the end of the overtime with a goal from Tiago Tomas at home and will face Bayern Munich in the German Cup final.
The SC Freiburg feels cheated about a goal. Stuttgart cheers, but distributes itself as a winner against the referee and gives sharp criticism.
Last-Gasp Backheel Goal Sends Stuttgart Past Freiburg To DFB-Pokal Final Against Bayern Munich
In the final in Berlin on May 23, Stuttgart will now aim to foil a Bayern Munich domestic double, which could become a treble if Vincent Kompany's team wins the Champions League too.
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