Sesko leads Leipzig to the DFB Cup semi-final with a hand-elf!
Sesko leads Leipzig to the DFB Cup semi-final with a hand-elf!
Leipzig, Deutschland - rb Leipzig defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 on February 26, 2025 in the DFB Cup quarter-finals and moves into the semi-finals. In front of 40,478 spectators in the stadium, Benjamin Sesko scored the crucial goal by hand elf in the 69th minute. The penalty was given after a hand match against Wolfsburg's Kilian Fischer, which was confirmed by the video assistant. This decision ensured critical voices, in particular by Wolfsburg's sports director Sebastian Schindzielorz, who sharply criticized the referee decision.
With this victory, Leipzig has reached the semi-finals of the DFB Cup for the fourth time in the past five years. Leipzig's sports director Marcel Schäfer was relieved by the move -in and admitted that the decision for the penalty was also a bit lucky. The other semi -finalists are VfB Stuttgart, defending champion Bayer Leverkusen and the third division club Arminia Bielefeld. The semi-final duelle draw will take place on Sunday in the football museum in Dortmund.intensive game with a few opportunities
The game against Wolfsburg was intense, but there were little top -class opportunities. The best opportunity for Wolfsburg in the first round had Patrick Wimmer, whose shot was parried by Leipzig's goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt. In the second half, Mohamed Amoura hit the crossbar for Wolfsburg, but could not achieve a balance.
in the Bundesliga, Leipzig is currently fighting for the connection because the team only won one victory in the second half of the season and is under pressure. Coach Marco Rose sees himself criticized, but Schäfer confirmed the confidence in his coach.
referee and decisions
for the game Tobias Reichel was used as a referee, supported by his assistant Christian Bandurski and Mark Borsch as well as the fourth official Dr. Max Burda. The video assistant Pascal Müller and Dr. Justus Zorn were also involved in checking the controversial handball decision, which was ultimately crucial for the course of the game.
The current developments in the DFB Cup and the performance of the teams ensure exciting discussions and expectations among fans. Leipzig's sports director and trainer faces a special challenge, both in national competitions and in the Bundesliga. Further information on the referee settings can be found on the DFB website.
The upcoming challenges for Leipzig have been determined. In view of the mixture of joy about the cup victory and the continued pressure in the Bundesliga, the next time will be crucial for the club.
For further details on the player events and backgrounds, the reports can be found on tz.de and Spiegel.de
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