2-0 Derby Victory Against Erfurt Not Enough: FCC Misses Out on Championship

Symbolbild: 2:0-Derbysieg gegen Erfurt reicht nicht: FCC verpasst die Meisterschaft

Jena, 16.05.2026. A home victory in the prestigious Thüringenderby is not enough for the ultimate success: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins confidently 2-0 against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in front of a home crowd, but must yield to Lokomotive Leipzig in the Regionalliga championship race.

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.