The 1986 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the

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, the 43rd season of Germany's premier knockout

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cup competition. It was played on 3 May 1986 at the Olympiastadion in

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won the match 5–2 against

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to claim their eighth cup title.

Route to the final

The DFB-Pokal began with 64 teams in a

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knockout cup competition. There were a total of five 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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