FC Verden fails dramatically in the Lower Saxony Cup quarter-finals!

FC Verden fails dramatically in the Lower Saxony Cup quarter-finals!

An exciting football afternoon for FC Verden 04 ended painfully on October 4, 2025. In the quarter -finals of the Lower Saxony Cup the team lost 1-2 to TuS Bersenbrück. The fans were looking forward to an exciting competition, but after just a few minutes the mood was clouded.

After just four minutes, Verden conceded the first goal through the Bersenbrücker Saikouba Manneh. A hard blow for the team that had to fight back after the early deficit. But coach Tim Ebersbach saw bright spots: In the 27th minute, Kevin Klee managed to equalize to 1-1. A hit that briefly gave hope for more.

Intensive but error -strain game game

In the second half, FC Verden seemed equivalent to the opponent, but they often did not remain consistent enough in the last third. This weakness was punished in the 51st minute when Moritz Waldow scored the 2-1 for Bersenbrück. "We had our chances, but the error rate was too high," commented Ebersbach. Jonas Austermann was also close to equalization, but his attempt was scratched from the line at the last minute. The trainer considered the game to be intense, but also not appealing.

The disappointment with the departure is great, because in the Lower Saxony Cup, FC Verden would have had the chance to qualify for the first main round of the DFB Cup. The Lower Saxony Cup is a popular competition that has been held since 1956 and includes amateur league teams and professional teams of the 3rd league Circle newspaper.

A look at the history of the Lower Saxony Cup

For the coming season, it is now time to pull the teachings out of the defeat and get better. The Lower Saxony Cup, organized by the Lower Saxony Football Association (NFV), offers exciting duels every year and has seen interesting title holders in its history. The record winner is VfL Osnabrück with five wins. The final of this competition is traditionally broadcast live on the ARD.

For the players and supporters of FC Verden, there is hope for a fresh start in the coming season. The dream of the DFB Cup has to wait another year, but maybe the next tournament will bring new, radiant perspectives for the people in Verden.