Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Indeed, fourth time’s the charm for BVB.
After losing three straight DFB Pokal finals, Dortmund at last seized their fourth Cup title in a live betting thriller that tested them until the end.
There were a lot of uncertainties about Dortmund’s future ahead of the German Cup finale, but they justified the betting odds and betting tips backing them against a brave Frankfurt side that threatened throughout.
Both Ousmane Dembele and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang went on target in both intervals to lead the Black and Yellows, but Christian Pulisic also played a key role in getting their first Cup finals win in five years.
A half-time substitute, the American teenage prodigy earned BVB’s game-winning penalty in the 66th minute after Frankfurt keeper Lukas Hradecky tripped him near the post.
That was the defining moment of the game as Aubameyang took the penalty kick and sent a Panenka to the back of the net to get the lead for good.
Dembele put Dortmund ahead after only eight minutes, picking up where he left off from their semis win over Bayern and scoring a left-footed shot from a tight angle.
However, Frankfurt aren’t a team that will go down without a fight. Appearing in their first cup final in 11 years, the feisty and hungry Eagles levelled matters by the half-hour mark through Ante Rebic.
Dortmund looked in trouble after Marco Reus and Captain Marcel Schmelzer sustained injuries in the game, but key substitutions from manager Thomas Tuchel paid off as they held on their lead despite a late push for a last-minute goal from their opponents.
Getting silverware is a delighting end for BVB after just securing Champions League qualification last week. It should also erase all the frustrations they had with their struggles this campaign.
The possibility of Aubameyang leaving the team after requesting a big-money transfer will lessen the lustre of the victory, but that is something the team can think on another day as they first savour lifting the trophy.
For the latest sports update, promotions and betting picks with SBOBET get social with our official Twitter, Google+, YouTube and Facebook accounts. Visit SBOBET and join us now. Start placing your bets today!
Click for more football betting options.
