GOLAZONEWSDFB-Pokal Update: Kaiserslautern and Freiburg Advance, Schalke Eliminated
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- Ivan Prtajin scored in his return from a nine-month injury layoff for Kaiserslautern.
- Schalke exited the tournament following a 0-2 defeat against Dresden.
- Keisuke Goto secured Freiburg's advancement with a late brace.
Ivan Prtajin made a successful return to the pitch for 1. FC Kaiserslautern after being sidelined for nine months with an Achilles tendon rupture. The striker marked his comeback by scoring in the cup victory against Hannover.
Schalke faced disappointment in the cup competition, suffering a 0-2 loss to Dresden. Following the weak performance, manager Miron Muslic warned that the club faces a challenging period ahead.
Freiburg secured their progression in the tournament thanks to Keisuke Goto. After a tense match, Goto scored twice to turn the game around and ensure the Breisgau side remains in the competition.