Kaiserslautern

Bayern Munich kept hopes of a second straight treble intact by reaching the final of the DFB-Pokal with a 5-1 victory over Kaiserslautern.

Jeff Strasser Kaiserslautern coach Jeff Strasser has been taken to hospital, with his side's 2. Bundesliga match against Darmstadt abandoned.

Holders Bayern Munich will host fellow Bundesliga outfit Hannover in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday.

Bayer Leverkusen Kaiserslautern almost proved Bayer Leverkusen's tormentors in the DFB-Pokal for a second year running as the Bundesliga side needed extra-time to progress to the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Kosta Runjaic Kaiserslautern coach Kosta Runjaic insists his team are not going to Bayern Munich to make up the numbers in their DFB-Pokal semi-final.

Borussia Dortmund There were much-needed wins for Bundesliga sides Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's DFB-Pokal second-round action.

After being hospitalised at half-time during Kaiserslautern's clash with Darmstadt, coach Jeff Strasser has been discharged.

DFB Pokal Bayern Munich's chances of retaining their DFB-Pokal title were boosted when they drew second-tier Kaiserslautern in the semi-finals.

Jeff Strasser Kaiserslautern have confirmed Jeff Strasser did not suffer a heart attack on Wednesday but will undergo further cardiological examinations.