DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Narrowly Misses Sensation Against Wolfsburg in Penalty Shootout

Symbolbild: DFB-Pokal Halbfinale: FC Carl Zeiss Jena verpasst Sensation gegen Wolfsburg knapp im Elfmeterschießen

Jena, April 05, 2026. The female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a sensation in the DFB-Pokal. In a dramatic semi-final against the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg, the team from Thüringen was only defeated in the decisive penalty shootout.

DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: National Player Minge Warns of Resilient FCC Women

Symbolbild: DFB-Pokal Halbfinale: Nationalspielerin Minge warnt vor kampfstarken FCC-Frauen

Jena, 05.04.2026 – The footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena host the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg this afternoon for the DFB-Pokal semi-final. Despite the clear underdog role of the Thuringian side, national player Janina Minge expects a tough challenge for the defending champions from Niedersachsen.

Epic Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins after 5:5 thriller in penalty shootout

Symbolbild: Episches Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena siegt nach 5:5-Krimi im Elfmeterschießen

In a memorable semi-final of the Thüringenpokal, FC Carl Zeiss Jena defeated eternal rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt 9:7 after a penalty shootout. The high-scoring match featured ten goals in open play and was accompanied by intense fan choreographies and massive pyrotechnics.

Threatening Vacancies in Wenigenjena: Traditional Businesses Close, Clubs Fear for Their Future

Symbolbild: Drohender Leerstand in Wenigenjena: Traditionsgeschäfte schließen, Vereine bangen um ihre Zukunft

Jena, 02.04.2026. In the Jena district of Wenigenjena, vacant commercial premises are increasing. In addition to current closures of commercial spaces, two local sports clubs are now also threatened with the loss of their long-standing clubrooms due to expiring leases.