The first round duel between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hertha BSC becomes a real thriller. In the end it goes to penalties – then the debacle is perfect for the Berliners.
Bad false start for Sandro Schwarz and Hertha BSC: Even after the debut of the new coach, the DFB Cup surprisingly ended for the Bundesliga club after the first round. Despite a 2-0 lead at the break, the Berliners lost 5-6 on penalties at Eintracht Braunschweig, which had been promoted to the second division. After 120 spectacular minutes it was 4:4. This means that unrest is programmed six days before the local derby at Union Berlin.
Bryan Henning converted the decisive penalty for Eintracht. With a headed goal by Davie Selke (9th), the guests, who had only saved themselves from Bundesliga relegation in the relegation, had set the course for victory early on.
Myziane Maolida (42nd) stabilized this lead with a sweeping goal. But Brian Behrendt (63′, penalty kick) and Lion Lauberbach (66′) managed to tie before Pherai successfully completed (91′), Hertha fought back thanks to Lucas Tousart (103′). Dodi Lukebakio (106th) seemed to redeem the Berliners, but Henning (118th) fought back.
Mainz effortlessly
FSV Mainz 05, on the other hand, celebrated a successful start to the competitive game and advanced to the second round. Coach Bo Svensson’s team beat the third division club Erzgebirge Aue 3-0 (1-0).