Lok Leipzig triumphs in a penalty shootout and secures the Saxon Cup!

Lok Leipzig triumphs in a penalty shootout and secures the Saxon Cup!

On the evening of May 24, 2025, 1st FC Lok Leipzig was able to win a gripping victory against the third division club FC Erzgebirge Aue in the final of the Saxony Cup. The game in the sold-out Bruno Plache Stadium ended after 120 minutes without goals, a nerve-wracking penalty shootout finally decided the duel with 6: 5 in favor of Lok Leipzig. The locomotive goalkeeper Niclas Müller in particular will be remembered for his crucial parade in the penalty shootout.

Both teams started the game in front of 12,154 spectators, including about 2,000 supporters from Aue, with a lot of commitment. Nevertheless, the first half was shaped by many duels, and seriously dangerous scoring chances failed to go. Aue initially had a goal shot through Fabisch in the 8th minute, while Lok in the 33rd minute through Ziane failed close to the goal when his shot was blocked.

The nerve -wracking penalty shootout

After the regular season and a disappointing performance in the first round, where Aue competed in the best line -up, the game remained goalless in the second half. Lok Leipzig increased the pressure, but no longer came to a hit. In the 46th minute, Kang held a dangerous spacer shot, but Aue also found no way online through long -distance shots. The goalkeeper also remained unchanged in the extension. The decision was only made in the penalty shootout when every shooter made to the eleventh shooter until Hoffmann's shot was parried by Niclas Müller. With his subsequent goal, Adrian Kireski made the final victory.

With this triumph, Lok Leipzig not only secured the Saxon Cup, but also fought for a place in the DFB Cup of the coming season 2025/26. However, the joy of the cup win is clouded by the upcoming challenge, the relegation games against TSV Havelse. The first leg will take place next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Bruno Plache Stadium, the second leg will follow on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

outlook on the relegation

The FC Erzgebirge Aue, who had completed the 3rd league in the 13th place last season and started the final with two games without winning, will have to deal intensively with his season after this cup game. Both teams have proven their strengths and weaknesses, and the audience can look forward to further exciting games in the coming weeks.