DFB-Pokal Title 1981
Eintracht Frankfurt's 1981 DFB-Pokal triumph ended Fortuna Düsseldorf's cup dominance.
The 1981 DFB-Pokal final was won by Eintracht Frankfurt, who defeated 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The match took place on May 2, 1981, at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
Quick Facts
- Final opponent
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Lore & Background
Eintracht Frankfurt's victory in the 1981 DFB-Pokal marked their second cup title. The final was held at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, which has hosted the final every season since 1985, though the 1981 final was before that policy was fully established. Fortuna Düsseldorf hold the record for most consecutive tournament game wins (18) between 1978 and 1981, winning the cup in 1979 and 1980, meaning Eintracht Frankfurt's 1981 win ended Düsseldorf's streak.
Reader's Guide
The DFB-Pokal is a knockout competition. In 1981, the tournament involved 64 teams, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, along with the top four teams from the 3. Liga and winners of regional association cups. The final was a single match; if scores were level after 90 minutes, extra time would be played, followed by a penalty shootout if needed.
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