Jena, March 30, 2026 – In the Thuringian Landespokal, 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.
- Competition: Thüringer Landespokal
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt
- Result: Draw after regulation time, Jena wins in a penalty shootout
- Other results: Erzgebirge Aue (Sachsen) and Hallescher FC (Sachsen-Anhalt) also advance to the next cup round.
Jena decides Thüringen Derby in its favor
The encounter between the two largest Thüringer football clubs maintained tension until the very last minute. Since the score was tied between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt after regulation time, the decision had to be made in a penalty shootout. Here, the Jena shooters proved to have the better nerves and secured their entry into the next round of the Landespokal.
Favorite victories in neighboring states
The ball also rolled in the Landespokal in the neighboring federal states over the weekend. In the Saxon competition, FC Erzgebirge Aue celebrated a clear 10-0 landslide victory against SSV Fortschritt Lichtenstein, advancing safely to the semi-finals.
In Sachsen-Anhalt, the decision on the finalists has already been made. Hallescher FC clearly dominated its semi-final match against Eintracht Emseloh, winning 5-0. With this, HFC secured its ticket for the final, which will take place on May 23, 2026, in Halle. There, the team will face Germania Halberstadt.
Background: The Thüringen Derby and the Landespokal
The duel between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt is considered the most important and emotional football derby in Thüringen and looks back on decades of rivalry. Winning the Thüringenpokal is of enormous sporting importance for both clubs, not just for prestige: The winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the first main round of the DFB-Pokal in the coming season. This guarantees the participating club essential additional income through TV money and appearance fees, as well as the chance for a lucrative home match against a well-known first or second-division team.
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