In the first round of the DFB Cup on Saturday, most favorites succeeded, though the matches between 1. FC Saarbrücken and Hertha BSC, as well as Viktoria Köln and 1. FC Nürnberg, required extra time.
A notable result came when TSG 1899 Hoffenheim defeated Erzgebirge Aue by a convincing 4:0. The Bundesliga team from Kraichgau led 3-0 before halftime. Patrick Wimmer opened the scoring in the 6th minute after Aue failed to clear the ball. Wouter Burger doubled the lead in the 17th minute following a swift counter-attack. Wimmer completed his brace just before the break, utilizing an unfortunate clearance attempt by the Aue defense.
Hoffenheim maintained control after the halftime whistle. Max Moerstedt secured the comprehensive victory in the 63rd minute, making it 4-0. After winning the ball at the midfield line, the visitors quickly transitioned forward, and Moerstedt converted the opportunity. Despite Aue’s efforts, they struggled to find a solution against the guests’ well-organized defense.
The match was a successful start to the DFB Cup for Hoffenheim, necessitating a period of focus on the league for Aue.
Other results included SV Hemelingen 1:9 Hannover 96, MSV Duisburg 1:3 SV Elversberg, and Lüneburger SK Hansa 0:3 Werder Bremen.
