Solution:
The important clue is opposition:
1. Kf5! Kb6 2. Kf6! (opposition)
2. ......, Kb7 3. Kf7! Kb8 4. Ke6 Kc7
5. Ke7!! Kc6 6. Kd8 Kd6 7. Kc8 Kc6
8. Kb8 Kb6 9. Ka8! Black loses the opposition and his a-pawns
Wrong was: 5. Kxd5?? Kd7! Draw.
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