[2] Fortuna Düsseldorf won the match 1–0 against Hertha BSC after extra time, to claim their 1st cup title.

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

Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance.

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.