German Cup Quarterfinal Between Saarbrücken and Gladbach Postponed Due to Heavy Rain
The match was called off shortly before kickoff as the waterlogged pitch posed a significant injury risk, with a new date to be determined.
- The German Cup quarterfinal game was postponed after heavy rain left the field waterlogged, making it unsafe for play.
- Referee Florian Badstübner cited the significant injury risk to players as the reason for the cancellation.
- Saarbrücken, a third-division club, was seeking another upset after previously knocking out Bayern Munich.
- Efforts to dry the pitch with blowers were unsuccessful, leading to the decision to postpone the match.
- The semifinal ties are scheduled for April 2 and 3, with the final set for May 25 in Berlin.