Arminia Bielefeld's victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-final marked a historic achievement, making them the first third-tier team to reach the final. Coach Michel Kniat expressed immense pride in his team's commitment and passion throughout the match. Bielefeld, having already eliminated four Bundesliga teams, displayed resilience in overcoming an early goal from Leverkusen. This win is particularly poignant considering Bielefeld's previous season spent battling relegation, highlighting their remarkable transformation and the unwavering support from fans who anticipated this journey to Berlin since January.
"I am so proud of the team. The whole region is feeling this. No one will be sleeping tonight. We defended with a lot of passion and that was the key."
"Every round was surreal. I could not really believe it. It was the worst case scenario to concede under the first 20 minutes, but we have been through so much this year."
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