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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.
Jena, 03.04.2026. Ahead of the DFB-Pokal semi-final against the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg, Jena’s coach Florian Kästner sees a special opportunity for his team.
Jena, March 30, 2026 – In the Thuringian State Cup, FC Carl Zeiss Jena has prevailed in the traditional derby against long-time rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt. After a draw in regulation time, the Jena team secured their advancement in a decisive penalty shootout.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has secured a spot in the Thüringen-Pokal final after a dramatic victory over FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in a high-scoring derby decided by a penalty shootout.
Jena, March 19, 2026 – In the struggle over the future promotion regulations for the football regional leagues, the so-called Compass Model is moving into focus. Ahead of the trend-setting working group meeting on March 25, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is now also entering the discussion.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has secured a crucial 2:1 away win against league leaders 1. FC Lok Leipzig, narrowing the gap in the Regionalliga Nordost table and keeping the championship race open.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured an important victory in their away match against 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig. With this success on the road, the Thuringian side brings fresh tension to the race in the Regionalliga Nordost.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has won the Regionalliga top match against 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig with 2:1. The match was decided by a goal from a scramble and was overshadowed by a medical emergency in the stands.
On Sunday, the Regionalliga Nordost will witness a decisive showdown as second-placed FC Carl Zeiss Jena visits league leaders 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig in a battle for the championship.
In the Regionalliga Nordost, a decisive summit is approaching: FC Carl Zeiss Jena visits the current league leaders 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig. A victory for the Thuringians could completely reopen the championship race in the decisive phase of the season.