Jena narrowly wins against Rudolstadt and moves into the Thuringia Cup semi-final!

Jena narrowly wins against Rudolstadt and moves into the Thuringia Cup semi-final!

An exciting football game in the Thuringia Cup ended with a narrow victory for FC Carl Zeiss Jena against Unity Rudolstadt. Before 2,270 enthusiastic spectators in the Heine Park Stadium in Rudolstadt, Jena triumphed 2-1 and thus secured the semi-finals. The game was shaped by intensive moments in which Rudolstadt, despite the defeat, had more than just a touch of hope for a surprise.

drama on the square

The first 45 minutes started with an early goal for Jena when Zank sank the ball on the net in the 23rd minute. Rudolstadt, the underdog, did not get discouraged and fought until the last minute. Ensenbach achieved compensation in the 83rd minute, which increased the tension into immeasurable. But just two minutes later it was a judge who scored the decisive goal for Jena with a header and thus steered the game in the right direction.

The final phase was characterized by thrill and drama. Jena tried to defend the tight leadership, while Rudolstadt did everything possible to go back. Geenen, the goalkeeper of Rudolstadt, kept his team in the game with a few strong parades, but the chances for a turn were unused. Despite the intensive efforts and a solid performance, Rudolstadt could not convert the few occasions into countable.

game course and highlights

The encounter was shaped by numerous changes and tactical maneuvers. Both teams showed committed achievements, with Jena ultimately kept the upper hand. The yellow cards that were distributed for Rudolstadt and Jena testify to the intensity and the fighting spirit that both teams showed. Jena, the favorite, has not only qualified for the semi -finals with this victory, but also showed that they are ready to fight the title despite worrying and lows to injury.