Facts: Borussia assured from the penalty spot | OneFootball

From the spot: Borussia Dortmund have won eight of their 11 penalty shoot-outs in the DFB-Pokal.

Winning streak: Although BVB lost their first two cup matches against Eintracht (in 1969 and 1979), they have now won the last five.

Exchange of blows: After only seven shots on goal before the break (4-3 for Frankfurt), there were 16 shots after the break (10-6). In extra time, both teams levelled each other out (3-3 shots).

Double milestone: Borussia Dortmund have now scored 500 goals and 300 away goals in the DFB-Pokal.

Full house: Julian Brandt has scored in the DFB-Pokal (once), the Bundesliga (twice) and the UEFA Champions League (once) this season.

Efficient: The goal to make it 1-1 was Borussia's first shot on target.

Flawless: Nico Schlotterbeck was the only player not to lose a tackle in the first half.

Landmark: Niklas Süle made his 100th competitive appearance for Borussia Dortmund.

Rare deficit: For the second time this season, BVB trailed at half-time (previously this happened in the Bundesliga away to Bayern Munich, also 1-0).

Young: BVB fielded their youngest starting XI under Niko Kovac (average age 25.7 years).