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What a year! UEFA Cup
qualification and a great Cup Run that just ran short. For the second
time in the club's history, they reached the semi-finals. This time,
however, they were unfortunate and lost 0-1 at home vs Werder Bremen.
The Cup run looked to be over as
soon as it began. Twice in Round 1, Karlsruher had a 2 goal lead only
to eventually blow the game. Goals for the VfL were scored by
Baumgart, Juskowiak, Kleeschätzky & Akonnor.
The next round was a difficult
struggle with fellow Bundesliga'er Nürnberg. The game was
scoreless after 90 minutes. In the Extra Time, the VfL exploded for
three goals; 1 by Juskowiak an 2 by Präger.
Round 3 was a tilt against 2.
Bundesliga Bielefeld. VfL easily brushed them aside with a 3-1
victory. An own goal in the 49th minute led to Bielefeld's downfall.
The other goals were scored by Präger & Akonnor.
VfL got lucky in the
Quarter-Finals and drew Sportfreunde Siegen of the Regional Leagues.
Siegen was the home team, so all the makings were there for the
underdog upset. However, Wolfsburg would have none of it as they
trounced Siegen 3-1 on two goals by Juskowiak and another from
Claudio Reyna.
The Semi-Finals drew Wolfsburg
playing home against Werder Bremen. VfL had plenty of chances but
couldn't convert as luck did not seem to be on their side that day. A
52nd minute from Bode sent Bremen through and onto German Cup victory
as they beat FC Bayern in the final.
To add insult to injury, a few
days later in League play, Wolfsburg beat Bremen..........
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