Domestic cups often feel like an afterthought, but not in Germany, where Leverkusen and Cologne put on an electric show in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals.

Bayer Leverkusen staged a dramatic comeback to overcome 1. FC Koln 3-2 in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals, securing their place in the semi-finals with a last-gasp victory.

Patrik Schick kept Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup and Victor Boniface has sent the defending champion into the semifinals with a 3-2 victory over second-division Cologne.

Holders Bayer Leverkusen came from two goals down and scored a last-gasp equaliser before snatching a 3-2 extra-time win over second division club Cologne on Wednesday to reach the German Cup semi-finals.

Patrik Schick scored the equalizer deep into stoppage time and Victor Boniface got the winner as title holders Bayer Leverkusen fought from two goals down to beat second division Cologne 3-2 in extra time in the German Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.