1961 DFB-Pokal final
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| Event | 1960–61 DFB-Pokal | ||||||
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| Date | 13 September 1961 | ||||||
| Venue | Glückauf-Kampfbahn, Gelsenkirchen | ||||||
| Referee | Günter Sparing (Kassel)[1] | ||||||
| Attendance | 18,000 | ||||||
The 1961 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the 1960–61 DFB-Pokal, the 18th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 13 September 1961 at the Glückauf-Kampfbahn in Gelsenkirchen.[2] Werder Bremen won the match 2–0 against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, to claim their 1st cup title.
Route to the final[edit]
The DFB-Pokal began with 16 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition. There were a total of three 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 replay would take place at the original away team's stadium. If still level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round.[3]
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).
| Werder Bremen | Round | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | ||
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| Opponent | Result | 1960–61 DFB-Pokal | Opponent | Result |
| 1. FC Saarbrücken (A) | 1–0 | Round of 16 | Heider SV (H) | 2–0 |
| 1. FC Köln (H) | 3–2 | Quarter-finals | Tasmania 1900 Berlin (H) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |
| Karlsruher SC (H) | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Semi-finals | Hamborn 07 (A) | 2–1 |
Match[edit]
Details[edit]
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Match rules
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References[edit]
- ^ "Schiedsrichter: Der erste war Berliner". DFB-Pokal: Das offizielle Stadionmagazin des Deutschen Fußball-Bundes. German Football Association. 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Alle DFB-Pokalsieger" [All DFB-Pokal winners]. dfb.de (in German). German Football Association. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Modus" [Mode]. dfb.de (in German). German Football Association. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
External links[edit]
- Match report at kicker.de (in German)
- Match report at WorldFootball.net
- Match report at Fussballdaten.de (in German)