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.