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MUNICH — Freiburg stunned favorites Bayern Munich 2-1 in their German Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday thanks to a second-half stoppage-time penalty from Lucas Hoeler.
In a shock defeat for the Bundesliga leaders, in coach Thomas Tuchel's second game in charge, Hoeler sent keeper Yann Sommer the wrong way to book their spot in the last four.
"I am not really angry. We conceded two goals with two shots. I can't remember another chance from Freiburg," Tuchel said after his team missed out on the first trophy of the season.
"The last pass, precision obviously, are all an issue. But still we had good moments we could have used, but just could not keep it up."
"In the end it is our fault. We are very disappointed (to lose) a quarter-final at home. Of course I am responsible."
Bayern, fresh from Saturday's 4-2 league win over title rivals Borussia Dortmund, took a 19th-minute lead when Dayot Upamecano rose high to power in his header from a Joshua Kimmich corner.
But Freiburg kept finding ways to attack and an unstoppable 20-meter missile from Nicolas Höfler drew them level.
NICOLAS HÖLFER WITH AN INCREDIBLE STRIKE AGAINST BAYERN pic.twitter.com/c2m9oijl1X
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Bayern, who face Manchester City in the Champions League last eight next week, kept Freiburg keeper Mark Flekken busy but not Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting nor Thomas Müller and Leroy Sane could score.
With Tuchel growing impatient on the sidelines, his team upped the pressure but it was Freiburg who scored after Jamal Musiala's hand ball in the box.
Hoeler stepped up to end the hosts' run in the Cup with his last-gasp spot kick.
Penalty in the 93rd minute.
Never won in Munich.
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"I am delighted with this result," said Freiburg coach Christian Streich. "We needed a bit of luck as well but we worked hard. The lads defended really well."
"It was a passionate performance and then you need such a moment to win it."
SCENES AFTER FREIBURG ELIMINATED BAYERN FROM THE DFB POKAL!
What a moment! pic.twitter.com/z9p0csHt1D— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 4, 2023
Eintracht Frankfurt also booked their spot in the last four with a 2-0 victory over Union Berlin thanks to Randal Kolo Muani's double within three minutes.
Bayern vs. Freiburg highlights DFB-Pokal
(Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Clare Fallon and Toby Davis)
