|
|
Bayern Munich to face Borussia Monchengladbach as DFB-Pokal semi-final draw is announced
The giants will lock horns with the Bundesliga high-flyers, while Borussia Dortmund are to pit their wits against giant killers Greuther Furth, with a place in the final at stake
12-Feb-2012 5:57:35 AM
By Livio Caferoglu
Getty Images
The semi-final draw for the 2011-12 DFB-Pokal has been announced, with Borussia Monchengladbach against Bayern Munich arguably the pick of the ties.
The other match sees German champions Borussia Dortmund given a considerably easier test against 2. Bundesliga side Greuther Furth away from home.
Gladbach, who will have home advantage, currently have the upper hand against Bayern, after having already beat their Bavarian counterparts twice in the Bundesliga this season.
Meanwhile for Dortmund, they will visit Greuther, who have been the surprise package of the competition so far, following their claim of impressive scalps such as Nurnberg and Hoffenheim.
The matches will be played out on March 20 and 21, with the final taking place on May 12 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
The other match sees German champions Borussia Dortmund given a considerably easier test against 2. Bundesliga side Greuther Furth away from home.
Gladbach, who will have home advantage, currently have the upper hand against Bayern, after having already beat their Bavarian counterparts twice in the Bundesliga this season.
Meanwhile for Dortmund, they will visit Greuther, who have been the surprise package of the competition so far, following their claim of impressive scalps such as Nurnberg and Hoffenheim.
The matches will be played out on March 20 and 21, with the final taking place on May 12 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
Inside Goal.Com
-
Cartoon: Rio Ferdinand may have the last laugh
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day...
-
Euro 1996 Legends: Matthias Sammer, Germany
The heir to Franz Beckenbaur's throne, Sammer's excellent displays as sweeper for Germany led them to their third European title...
-
Euro 2012 Trivia: Which team has the fewest combined caps among them?
Which is the least experienced team in Euro 2012? Time to test your knowledge, mate
-
Vote for your Goal.com World Player of the Week
Have your say on who you think should win Goal.com's weekly honour
-
Euro 2012 a timely respite for depressed Spain
With 24 per cent unemployment, wage cuts and little hope for improvement in the short term, the continental competition will at least take people's minds off their sad situation