2005 DFB-Pokal Final
Bayern Munich defeated Schalke 04 2–1 in the 2005 DFB-Pokal final.
The 2005 DFB-Pokal final decided the winner of the 2004–05 DFB-Pokal, the 62nd season of Germany's premier knockout football cup competition. It was played on 28 May 2005 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Bayern Munich won the match 2–1 against Schalke 04, giving them their 12th cup title.
- Date
- May 28, 2005
- Final Score
- 2-1 (AET)
- Scorer
- Gerald Asamoah (45'), Mladen Krstajić (112')
Lore & Background
The DFB-Pokal began with 64 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition. There were a total of five rounds leading up to the final. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner.
In Their Own Story
The rain had stopped, leaving the Berlin pitch slick under the floodlights. The air smelled of wet grass and anticipation. Then, a pass sliced through the defense like a knife. Sergio didn't hesitate; he struck the ball with precision. For a heartbeat, time froze as the net rippled. The stadium exploded, blue scarves flying into the night sky as the impossible became real.
Reader's Guide
In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).
Did You Know?
- Bayern Munich won the match 2–1 against Schalke 04.
- This was Bayern Munich's 12th cup title.
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