VfB Stuttgart secured a 3‑0 win over Holstein Kiel in the DFB‑Pokal quarter‑final, earning a spot in the semi‑finals. In a match that was at times lively, the first goal came in the 57th minute when Deniz Undav converted a free‑kick set up by Bilal El Khannouss, giving the visitors an early lead. Stuttgart extended their advantage in the 90th minute as Chris Führich finished off a counter‑attack to make it 2‑0. The final goal arrived during stoppage time, with Atakan Karazor sealing the result for the Bundesliga side.
Holstein Kiel, positioned 11th in the 2. Bundesliga, fought hard, especially in the opening half where they created several chances and applied pressure on Stuttgart’s defense. However, their lack of precision at the finish left them unable to threaten the German side seriously. As the game progressed, Stuttgart took growing control, maintained possession in their own half, and despite Kiel’s attempts to stage a comeback, Stuttgart remained calm and decisive, clinching a clear victory and advancing to the next round of the cup.
