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, the 19th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 29 August 1962 at the

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won the match 2–1 after

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against

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, to claim their 3rd cup title.

Route to the final

The DFB-Pokal began with 16 teams in a

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knockout cup competition. There were a total of three rounds leading up to the final. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes of

was played. If the score was still level, a

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would take place at the original away team's stadium. If still level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round. ''Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).''

Match

Details

References

External links

Match report
at kicker.de
Match report
at WorldFootball.net
Match report
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