Hertha BSC won the DFB-Pokal quarterfinal against SC Freiburg in a penalty shootout. The 1:1 draw in extra time decided the game. Hertha BSC equalized in the 104th minute through Fabian Reese. SC Freiburg had led 1-0 in the 96th minute through Yuito Suzuki. In the penalty shootout, Hertha BSC won 4-5. Tjark Ernst was voted the best player of the game.