Lidberg Erlöst Darmstadt in der Verlängerung: Dresdens Pokal-Fight Wird Nicht Belohnt

Dresden's valiant effort in the DFB Pokal comes to an end in extra time as Darmstadt secures a hard-fought victory.

Darmstadt's Philipp Tietz and Christoph Zimmermann put the hosts ahead twice in normal time, but goals from Stefan Kutschke and Niklas Hauptmann kept Dresden's hopes alive.

In a captivating display of attacking football, both sides traded blows throughout the 90 minutes, creating numerous scoring opportunities.

Yet, it was Darmstadt's Mathias Lidberg who proved to be the match-winner, scoring the decisive goal in the 105th minute to extinguish Dresden's cup dreams.

Despite the disappointing outcome, Dresden can take solace in their spirited performance, which saw them come from behind on several occasions.

The result marks a significant achievement for Darmstadt, who advance to the next round of the DFB Pokal and keep their hopes of lifting the trophy alive.

For Dresden, the defeat serves as a reminder of the fine margins that separate success and disappointment in football.