[2] Eintracht Frankfurt won the match 1–0 against MSV Duisburg, to claim their 2nd cup title.

The DFB-Pokal began with 128 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition.

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 the score was still level, a penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner.