Lok Leipzig triumphs in penalty shooting: Saxony Cup 2025 won!

Lok Leipzig triumphs in penalty shooting: Saxony Cup 2025 won!

In the Bruno Plache Stadium in Leipzig, the highly expected Saxon Cup final between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Erzgebirge Aue took place on May 25, 2025. Over 12,000 spectators experienced a gripping duel that ended after 120 minutes of goalless and culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout. Ultimately, Lok Leipzig was able to win the upper hand 6: 5 and secure the title, which marks the third cup victory in the past five years. [Lok-leipzig.com] (https://lok-leipzig.com/news/detail/pokalsieg-nach-nach- elfmeter thriller) reports that the team had to appear despite the short-term illness of Eichinger.

The game started with a high intensity and an enthusiastic mood in the stadium. Aue disturbed the game structure of Lok at an early stage, which visibly challenged the players of coach Jochen Seitz. FC Erzgebirge Aue had the first big chance of the game when Seitz narrowly missed the goal in the 30th minute. On the other hand, Ziane failed in the 33rd minute at the last moment, which gave the game an additional explosiveness.

strength of strength in extra time

The second half continued to be intensely, with a strong spacer shot from Kang, which Aues goalkeeper parried. Lok Leipzig came to several chances, including a header from Siebeck in the 59th minute and another from Ziane, which was awarded in the 63rd minute. A rescue operation by Müller was particularly spectacular, which sensationally clarified on the line in the 65th minute. Aue pressed in the final phase, but there were clear goal opportunities. Finally, the regular playing time ended without a goal, and the teams had to go to the extension, where both sides fought hard for victory.

After 120 minutes without gates, the penalty shoot -out started. Both teams showed nerve strength and the first ten shooters met. But then Müller managed to parry the sixth Auer attempt. The decisive penalty was confidently transformed by Kireski and secured Lok Leipzig the title. [Kicker.de] (https://www.kicker.de/lok-leipzig- against-2025- Landespokal-Sachsen-5036379/ticker) emphasizes that FC Erzgebirge Aue, who last won the Saxony Cup in the 2015/16 season, was again striving for this year.

Saxony cup and the meaning of the titles

The Sachsen Cup, whose history goes back to 1991, is one of the most prestigious club competitions in Saxony. Lok Leipzig has now won a total of six titles in this competition, while Erzgebirge Aue also plays an important role with four cup wins. wikipedia.org explains that Aue has now played a total of 11 times in the final participation, while Lok Leipzig has been three times successful in the past five years.

After this triumph, Lok Leipzig will now prepare for the upcoming relegation first game against TSV Havelse on Wednesday. While Jochen Seitz's team is euphoric of success in the cup, it will be a challenge to keep the shape and start the next season.