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| Event | 1958–59 DFB-Pokal | ||||||
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| Date | 27 December 1959 (1959-12-27) | ||||||
| Venue | Auestadion,Kassel | ||||||
| Referee | Gerhard Schulenburg (Hamburg)[1] | ||||||
| Attendance | 20,000 | ||||||
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The1959 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the1958–59 DFB-Pokal, the 16th season of Germany's knockoutfootball cup competition. It was played on 27 December 1959 at theAuestadion inKassel.[2]Schwarz-Weiß Essen won the match 5–2 againstBorussia Neunkirchen, to claim their 1st cup title.
The DFB-Pokal began with 5 teams in asingle-elimination knockout cup competition. There were a total of two rounds leading up to the final. In the qualification round, all but two teams were given a bye. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes ofextra time was played. If the score was still level, areplay 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, adrawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round.[3]
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).
| Schwarz-Weiß Essen | Round | Borussia Neunkirchen | ||
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| Opponent | Result | 1958–59 DFB-Pokal | Opponent | Result |
| Hertha BSC (A) | 6–3 | Qualification round | Bye | |
| Hamburger SV (A) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Semi-finals | VfR Mannheim (H) | 2–1 |
     Schwarz-Weiß Essen |  Borussia Neunkirchen |
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