The 1965 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the 1964–65 DFB-Pokal, the 22nd season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 22 May 1965 at the

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won the match 2–0 against Alemannia Aachen, to claim their 1st cup title.

Route to the final

The DFB-Pokal began with 32 teams in a

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knockout cup competition. There were a total of four rounds leading up to the final. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a replay would take place at the original away team's stadium. If still level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round. ''Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).''

Match

Details

References

External links

Match report
at kicker.de
Match report
at WorldFootball.net
Match report
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