1984 DFB-Pokal semi-finals
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| 1983–84 DFB-Pokal | |
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| Country | Germany |
| Dates | 1–9 May 1984 |
| Teams | 4 |
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| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 26 (8.67 per match) |
| Attendance | 145,100 (48,367 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Dieter Hoeneß Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Olaf Thon (3 goals each) |
The semi-finals of the 1983–84 DFB-Pokal were some of the most memorable matches in the history of German football due to the unusual play patterns and results. Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, and Borussia Mönchengladbach of the Bundesliga, along with second division side Schalke 04 had all advanced from the quarter-finals. The draw resulted in the following pairings:
- Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Werder Bremen
- Schalke 04 vs Bayern Munich
These were the first two semi-final matches of the DFB-Pokal broadcast live on German television.[1] The matches took place on 1 and 2 May 1984, both which went to extra time, along with a replay one week later on 9 May. It took a total of 26 goals, none of which were penalties, in three matches to determine the teams which would take part in the 1984 DFB-Pokal Final, making the 1984 semi-finals the highest scoring round in DFB-Pokal history.[2] In 2009, on the 25th anniversary of the matches, German newspaper Die Welt called the semi-finals "the two most spectacular cup ties ever".[3]
Special occurrences
 The Bökelbergstadion in Mönchengladbach hosted the semi-final match | |||||||
| Event | 1983–84 DFB-Pokal Semi-final 1 | ||||||
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| Date | 1 May 1984 | ||||||
| Venue | Bökelbergstadion, Mönchengladbach | ||||||
| Referee | Franz-Josef Hontheim (Trier) | ||||||
| Attendance | 34,500 | ||||||
In the first semi-final match, contested at the Bökelbergstadion in Mönchengladbach on 1 May 1984 was between fourth in the 1983–84 Bundesliga table, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and fifth in the table at the time, Werder Bremen.[4] The match started out as an even game, but as the match progressed Borussia began to take control before the crowd of 34,500 spectators. Five minutes before half-time Mönchengladbach went ahead by a goal from Lothar Matthäus, but just two minutes later Norbert Meier equalised for Bremen. Another two minutes later Norbert Ringels restored Gladbach's lead to 2–1 at half-time. In the 76th minute, Borussia's lead was further extended to 3–1 via Uwe Rahn. Within six minutes, Werder turned the tie around and lead 4–3 going into stoppage time after goals from Benno Möhlmann in the 77th minute, Wolfgang Sidka in the 80th minute, and Uwe Reinders in the 82nd minute. After the Bremen's third goal, Gladbach coach Jupp Heynckes substituted striker Hans-Jörg Criens into the match, which would prove to be vital. In the 88th minute, Wilfried Hannes put the ball into the back of the net, but the referee Franz-Josef Hontheim did not award the goal after it was called offside by the linesman. Bremen could not hold on however, and in the fifth minute of stoppage time substitute Hans-Jörg Criens proved decisive by netting the equaliser for Borussia, and sending the match into extra time. In extra time, both teams had numerous opportunities to score. In the end, Criens once again proved himself decisive by scoring what would be the game-winning goal for Mönchengladbach in the 107th minute, sending them to the final.
Midway through the second half, there was unrest within Bremen's fan blocks, which was located behind the goal of Gladbach keeper Ulrich Sude. During the game, an object was thrown onto the pitch, which released smoke. Initially the object was thought to be a smoke bomb, but after Wolfgang Sidka and Uwe Rahn collapsed, and goalkeeper Sude contaminated by the smoke, the game had to be stopped for a few minutes. On the pitch there were scuffles between players and coaches of both teams, triggered by Michael Frontzeck bumping into Bremen coach Otto Rehhagel, who had rushed onto the field, worried about Sidka. Referee Hontheim had to calm the situation. Meanwhile, the smoke was determined to be tear gas, which even began to affect the spectators. The police marched into Bremen's block and arrested several people. After the final whistle, Bremen's sporting director Wilfried Lemke protested against the validity of the match, but he withdrew, as both teams were affected by the incident.[5]
Miscellaneous
The match was considered the debut of "super-sub" Hans-Jörg Criens,[1] who had played a part in several crucial and important goals. The match was broadcast live on Das Erste by ARD, commentated by Heribert Faßbender.
Match details
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