The 1962 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the 1961–62 DFB-Pokal, the 19th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 29 August 1962 at the Niedersachsenstadion in Hanover.[2] 1. FC Nürnberg won the match 2–1 after extra time against Fortuna Düsseldorf, to claim their 3rd cup title.
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| Event | 1961–62 DFB-Pokal | ||||||
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| Date | 29 August 1962 | ||||||
| Venue | Niedersachsenstadion, Hanover | ||||||
| Referee | Rolf Seekamp (Bremen)[1] | ||||||
| Attendance | 41,000 | ||||||
Route to the final edit
The DFB-Pokal began with 16 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition. There were a total of three rounds leading up to the final. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a replay would take place at the original away team's stadium. If still level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round.[3]
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).
| 1. FC Nürnberg | Round | Fortuna Düsseldorf | ||
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| Opponent | Result | 1961–62 DFB-Pokal | Opponent | Result |
| Saar 05 Saarbrücken (A) | 3–0 | Round of 16 | Sportfreunde Lebenstedt (H) | 2–1 |
| VfV Hildesheim (H) | 11–0 | Quarter-finals | 1. FC Saarbrücken (A) (H) |
2–2 (a.e.t.) 2–1 (replay) |
| Eintracht Frankfurt (H) | 4–2 | Semi-finals | Schalke 04 (H) | 3–2 |
Match edit
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Match rules
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References edit
- ^ "Schiedsrichter: Der erste war Berliner". DFB-Pokal: Das offizielle Stadionmagazin des Deutschen Fußball-Bundes. German Football Association. 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Alle DFB-Pokalsieger" [All DFB-Pokal winners]. dfb.de (in German). German Football Association. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Modus" [Mode]. dfb.de (in German). German Football Association. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
External links edit
- Match report at kicker.de (in German)
- Match report at WorldFootball.net
- Match report at Fussballdaten.de (in German)