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The German football championship began with 16 teams in a single-elimination knockout competition. There were a total of three rounds leading up to the final. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, extra time, and if necessary a replay were used to determine the winner.
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away; N: neutral).