Viktoria Aschaffenburg moves into the cup quarter-finals after a penalty thriller!

Viktoria Aschaffenburg moves into the cup quarter-finals after a penalty thriller!

In a thrilling duel in the TOTO Cup on September 9, 2025, Viktoria Aschaffenburg defeated third division team 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 9:8 after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. Almost 1,100 spectators in the Schönbusch stadium experienced an exciting game that was demanding right up to the last minute and deservedly brought ASV into the quarter-finals.

The regional league team showed its ambitions from the first minute and took the lead in the 11th minute through Benjamin Baier. However, the joy didn't last long: In the 22nd minute, Nico Grimbs equalized for Schweinfurt, marking the first real meeting between the two teams. But Aschaffenburg didn't let this shock them and took the lead again in the 36th minute through Eren Bozan. But here too, the answer from Schweinfurt was not long in coming. Michael Dellinger made it 2-2 in the 59th minute - and so the game was open until the last minute.

Tension until the end

The regular playing time and added time remained goalless, so the decision had to be made on penalties. Both teams started with impressive precision: all shooters scored in the first round. The pressure increased when Devin Angleberger for Schweinfurt was denied by the strong ASV keeper Max Grün. The path for Aschaffenburg was now clear, and Niklas Borger finally scored the decisive penalty that catapulted Viktoria into the next cup game.

The penalty shootout wasn't the only challenge for Aschaffenburg; Coach Aytac Sulu had to make some changes due to illness, while Othmane El Idrissi was unavailable due to a red card in the previous game. There were also several yellow cards during the game, including a yellow-red card for Nils Piwernetz from Schweinfurt in the 90th minute.

On to the next round!

With this impressive victory, Viktoria Aschaffenburg moves into the quarter-finals of the TOTO Cup. An exciting duel against teams like TSV 1860 Munich could await Viktoria, who in turn defeated FV Illertissen 1-3 in the round of 16. As luck would have it, these games took place at the same time and gathered many football-loving spectators.

TOTO, originally derived from the French “totalisateur”, has become an important part of sports betting in Germany since its introduction in the 1940s. The forms of betting have changed over time, but the enthusiasm for betting on games remains unbroken today, which is also reflected in the growing popularity of the TOTO Cup. The competition should not only guarantee excitement, but also contribute to the promotion of sport - a win for everyone involved!

The fans can now look forward to the next round, which promises a lot of excitement and emotions. Who will hold the trophy in the end? That remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Viktoria Aschaffenburg has proven that it has the right knack for such challenges and will go into the upcoming encounter with a healthy dose of self-confidence.