Lok Leipzig celebrates dramatic Saxony Cup victory against Aue!

Lok Leipzig celebrates dramatic Saxony Cup victory against Aue!

1. FC Lok Leipzig secured the Saxony Cup today, May 24, 2025. In an exciting final at the Bruno Plache Stadium, which took place in front of 12,154 enthusiastic spectators, Lok Leipzig beat FC Erzgebirge Aue 6-5 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes. However, the path to victory was not easy, as both teams hardly allowed any chances to score throughout the regular playing time and played on equal terms.

The decisive penalty shootout began with a strong performance by Niclas Müller, who was able to save a penalty for Aue. On the other hand, Lok Leipzig's shooters, including Adrian Kireski, converted the last and decisive penalty. “It was an unbelievable feeling,” said Müller, who described the emotions of the game after the nerve-wracking final and expressed his joy at the victory.

Voices and emotions after the game

Coach Jochen Seitz was proud of his team and emphasized how important it was to restore strength for the upcoming relegation games for promotion to the third division. The players agreed: victory in the Saxony Cup gives the team the necessary self-confidence for the challenge against TSV Havelse. Farid Abderrahmane praised the well-thought-out match plan and mentioned the luck in the penalty shootout. “We had our goal and we achieved it,” said Djamal Ziane and promised “fireworks” in the next game.

With this triumph, Lok Leipzig cemented their place in Saxony Cup history, having already won three titles. Aue, on the other hand, the opponent in this exciting final, was able to look back on a proud past in the Saxony Cup despite losing the game, as they had also won four titles, most recently in the 2015/16 season. In the overall statistics of the tournament, Lok Leipzig now has six finals appearances, while Aue has a total of eleven finals.

Success in the Saxony Cup is an important goal for both clubs. Lok Leipzig is aiming for its fourth triumph and wants to prove itself in higher leagues next season. The numerous spectators in the Bruno Plache Stadium actively support these ambitions.

Saxony Cup at a glance

The Saxony Cup is a traditional tournament in German football that offers clubs from Saxony the opportunity to compete in an exciting competition. There were many emotional moments and surprising developments in the last edition of the tournament. The list of title holders and finalists shows the diversity and fighting spirit of the Saxon football teams.

Today's final proved once again how high the competitive spirit is in the Saxony Cup. The fans can already look forward to the upcoming games as Lok Leipzig mobilizes its forces for the next big goal - promotion to the third division.

For detailed information about the game and its background, please visit the coverage of lvz.de and kicker.de. Further details about the Saxony Cup can also be found at Wikipedia.