German DFB-Pokal

Dortmund ease into cup semis

February 7, 2012

Borussia Dortmund cruised into the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday night with an emphatic 4-0 win at regional league side Holstein Kiel.

Robert Lewandowski of Dortmund celebrates his goal against Holstein Kiel
GettyImagesRobert Lewandowski of Dortmund celebrates his goal against Holstein Kiel

Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Shinji Kagawa in the first 20 minutes set the Bundesliga champions on their way, with substitute Lucas Barrios and Ivan Perisic sealing the rout with further strikes in the final 11 minutes.

The remaining three quarter-finals take place on Wednesday night, with Bayern Munich facing Stuttgart, Hoffenheim hosting Greuther Furth and Hertha Berlin playing Borussia Monchengladbach.