Bernd Jakubowski was an East German footballer who played as a goalkeeper

Goalkeeper (football)

In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...

. Jakubowski began his career with Hansa Rostock

FC Hansa Rostock

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, but moved to Dynamo Dresden

Dynamo Dresden

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 in 1970, where he would spend the remainder of his career. Initially he was the reserve keeper, understudying Claus Boden, but he eventually took over the number 1 shirt, and he went on to play 183 games in the DDR-Oberliga

DDR-Oberliga

The DDR-Oberliga was, prior to German reunification in 1990, the elite level of football competition in the DDR , being roughly equivalent to the Oberliga or Bundesliga in West Germany.-Overview:Following World...

, and 31 more in Europe. The bitterest moment of Jakubowski's career was perhaps a Cup Winners' Cup

UEFA Cup Winners' Cup

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 tie against western

West Germany

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 neighbours Bayer Uerdingen. Dynamo were leading in the first half, but a tackle from Wolfgang Funkel

Wolfgang Funkel

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 caused Jakubowski to be taken off with injury. His replacement, Jens Ramme

Jens Ramme

Jens Ramme is a German former footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Dynamo Dresden. He is notable for being on the receiving end of one of the biggest comebacks in footballing history.-Career:...

, conceded six goals in the second half, and Dynamo were out. Jakubowski won the silver medal as part of the East German team at the 1980 Olympics

Football at the 1980 Summer Olympics

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After his retirement he continued to work for Dynamo Dresden in various roles, including Director of Football and Assistant Manager.