VfB Stuttgart U19 2-2 SC Freiburg U19: Cup Thriller Decided on Penalties

The Junioren Bundesliga Cup served up a classic on 29 August 2026 as VfB Stuttgart U19 and SC Freiburg U19 played out a breathless 2-2 draw in front of a lively crowd. With no way to separate the teams after 90 minutes, the tie was ultimately decided from the penalty spot, where VfB Stuttgart U19 kept their nerve to book their place in the next round.

Freiburg strike first

SC Freiburg U19 made a bright start and took a well-deserved lead in the 18th minute when Lukas Winter found the back of the net with a precise header from a corner. The visitors appeared confident, moving the ball quickly across the pitch and testing the Stuttgart backline on numerous occasions.

Stuttgart responded well to going behind and gradually asserted themselves. Their equaliser arrived in the 33rd minute through a composed finish from Mario Haas after a clever through-ball. Both teams then had chances to take the lead into the break, but the first half ended all square at 1-1.

A second half full of incident

After the restart, the tempo increased further. Stuttgart struck again in the 58th minute when a corner was only half-cleared and Emil Schneider fired home from the edge of the area to make it 2-1. The home fans sensed a comfortable win, but Freiburg had other ideas.

Freiburg's pressure paid off in the 76th minute as substitute Jonas Baumann headed in a cross to make it 2-2. The momentum shifted again, with both teams pushing for a late winner. A goalmouth scramble in the 88th minute nearly produced the decisive moment, but the ball was scrambled off the line.

Shootout drama

With no extra time to separate the sides, the contest went straight to penalties. The shootout was a tense affair, with both keepers making saves before Vincent Bauer stepped up to convert the decisive spot-kick and send VfB Stuttgart U19 through. The win was celebrated with joy by the young hosts, while Freiburg were left to rue a brave performance.

Result significance

This cup match highlighted the quality within German youth football, with both teams producing attacking football and individual moments of brilliance. VfB Stuttgart U19 will take great confidence from their penalty shootout success as they continue their campaign in the Junioren Bundesliga Cup.