Jena, March 14, 2026 – Historic success for the female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: With a clear victory against SC Sand, they advance to the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for the first time in 16 years.
- Competition: Women’s DFB-Pokal (Quarter-final)
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. SC Sand
- Result: Jena wins convincingly and advances to the semi-finals
- Significance: First semi-final for Jena in 16 years
Breakthrough in the Cup Competition
The women of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have sent a strong signal in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal. In the decisive match against SC Sand, the Jena players left nothing to chance and ultimately secured a deserved and, in its margin, clear victory. This success not only places the team among the final four in the prestigious national cup competition but also marks a historic milestone for the current generation of players.
Advancing in the knockout competition could now provide the hoped-for spark for their daily league routine. The FCC women are currently in the middle of a tough relegation battle and urgently need sustained success. Reaching the cup semi-final is likely to give the team valuable self-confidence for the upcoming catch-up race in the league.
Background: Women’s Football Tradition in the Oberaue
The fact that a Jena team is causing a stir in the Women’s DFB-Pokal evokes great memories of past glory days in the city. Exactly 16 years ago, in 2010, the predecessor club FF USV Jena stood in the grand DFB-Pokal final in Köln. At that time, an enormous sporting euphoria developed around the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. Following the official integration of the women’s department into FC Carl Zeiss Jena in 2020, there are hopes in the tradition-rich Lichtstadt to build on these great successes.
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DFB-Pokal: Carl Zeiss Jena reaches the semi-finals
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