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Freiburg Eliminates Hertha Berlin in Cup Shootout Drama

2/11/2026

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Hertha Berlin's hopes for a German Cup final at the Olympiastadion ended after SC Freiburg beat them on penalties in the quarterfinal.
The match remained goalless after 90 minutes.
Yuito Suzuki scored in extra time for Freiburg.
Fabian Reese equalized for Hertha.
Freiburg won the penalty shootout 5-4, extending Hertha Berlin's wait for a German Cup final since 1979.

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Hertha Berlin's hopes for a German Cup final at the Olympiastadion ended after SC Freiburg beat them on penalties in the quarterfinal.
The match remained goalless after 90 minutes.
Yuito Suzuki scored in extra time for Freiburg.
Fabian Reese equalized for Hertha.
Freiburg won the penalty shootout 5-4, extending Hertha Berlin's wait for a German Cup final since 1979.