Match programme cover
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| Event | 1955–56 DFB-Pokal | ||||||
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| Date | 5 August 1956 (1956-08-05) | ||||||
| Venue | Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe | ||||||
| Referee | Adolf Loser (Essen)[1] | ||||||
| Attendance | 25,000 | ||||||
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The 1956 DFB-Pokal Final decided the winner of the 1955–56 DFB-Pokal, the 13th season of Germany's knockout football cup competition. It was played on 5 August 1956 at the WildparkstadioninKarlsruhe.[2] Karlsruher SC won the match 3–1 against Hamburger SV, to claim their 2nd cup title.
The DFB-Pokal began with 5 teams in a single-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 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.[3]
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).
| Karlsruher SC | Round | Hamburger SV | ||
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| Opponent | Result | 1955–56 DFB-Pokal | Opponent | Result |
| FK Pirmasens (A) | 5–1 | Semi-finals | Fortuna Düsseldorf (A) | 2–1 |
| Karlsruher SC | 3–1 | Hamburger SV |
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 87' |
Report | Seeler 16' |
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Adolf Loser (Essen)
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