The 1965 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the

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, the 22nd season of Germany's knockout

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cup competition. It was played on 22 May 1965 at the

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won the match 2–0 against

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, to claim their 1st cup title.

Route to the final

The DFB-Pokal began with 32 teams in a

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knockout cup competition. There were a total of four 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

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was played. If the score was still level, a replay 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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