Aachen shock holders Bayern in cup
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Erik Meijer celebrates after scoring the goal that knocked Bayern Munich out of the German Cup
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BERLIN, Germany -- Second Division Alemannia Aachen knocked holders Bayern Munich out of the German Cup quarter-finals with a stunning 2-1 win.
Dutch striker Erik Meijer scored the winner with a header nine minutes from time after the home side had showed more initiative throughout.
It was the second dismal performance in recent days by the German champions after they were held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Defender Stefan Blank opened the scoring for Aachen after 33 minutes before Bayern levelled against the run of play, courtesy of a diving header from Germany midfielder Michael Ballack in first-half injury time.
Bayern, lying third in the Bundesliga six points behind leaders Werder Bremen, will have to improve dramatically if they are to trouble Real Madrid in the opening knockout round of the Champions League.
Aachen will now play Borussia Moenchengladbach in the semi-finals while the other last four tie will be between Werder Bremen and Division Two Lubeck.
