HSV rescuer Joker Ramos saves Hamburger SV in the DFB Cup thriller!
Hamburger SV defeated FK Pirmasens 2-1 after extra time in the DFB Cup. Coach Polzin expresses criticism of the team.

HSV rescuer Joker Ramos saves Hamburger SV in the DFB Cup thriller!
The DFB Cup provided exciting duels and great drama on the pitch last weekend. Hamburger SV, who prevailed with a narrow 2-1 win against FK Pirmasens, were not dissatisfied after the game, but also critical. Coach Merlin Polzin was not very enthusiastic about the performance of his team, which only managed to decide the game in extra time. The score was 1-1 in regular time, but Joker Guilherme Ramos scored the hard-fought equalizer in the last minute of stoppage time before Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer made the difference in the 100th minute. According to Lomazoma, this was a narrow escape from embarrassment for HSV.
The game was a real thriller that captivated the spectators until the last minute. In another encounter, FC St. Pauli was able to show that they also have to be taken seriously in the cup. After a goalless game in regular time, FC St. Pauli beat Eintracht Norderstedt 3-2, with goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj saving the decisive penalty and thus making a decisive contribution to the victory.
More surprises in the DFB Cup
The surprises of the cup weekend continued as Arminia Bielefeld, last year's surprise finalists, were eliminated early in the first round. Hannover 96 also couldn't hold its own again and lost 0-1 against Energie Cottbus, which was the third defeat in the first round for the team. Tolcay Cigroci scored the decisive goal in the 12th minute.
In contrast, VfL Wolfsburg set a new club record in the DFB Cup by reaching the round of 16 with a whopping 9-0 win over SV Hemelingen. The goals for this impressive performance were scored by Moritz Jenz, Andreas Skov Olsen, Lovro Majer, Dzenan Pejcinovic, Mattias Svanberg and Vaclav Cerny.
Wins for multiple teams
Other teams were also able to celebrate success: 1. FC Heidenheim won 5-0 against Bahlinger SC and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim beat Hansa Rostock 4-0. SV Darmstadt 98 also didn't give up and won 2-1 against VfB Lübeck.
Overall, the first round of the DFB Cup was an exciting spectacle that offered many unexpected twists and kept not only the players but also the fans on their toes. What will happen in the next rounds is still up in the air. One thing is certain: the cup has its own rules and surprises!