DFB-Pokal matches featuring Bochum and Hamburg
DFB-Pokal 2021: Wolfsburg Stuns Dortmund, Bochum and Hamburg Advance
In the ongoing DFB-Pokal 2021, there have been no major upsets so far, with VfL Bochum and Hamburg making it to the second round. However, the standout event of the second round was VfL Wolfsburg's notable victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Wolfsburg Knocks Out Dortmund
Under new management, Borussia Dortmund suffered a painful exit in the second round, losing 1-0 to VfL Wolfsburg. The win was a significant upset for Wolfsburg, who set a new DFB-Pokal record with their thrashing victory against fifth-tier side SV Hemelingen in the previous round (9-0).
Hamburg and Bochum's Second-Round Matches
Details on Hamburg's second-round match are not yet available, but it was a close call for the team. Hamburg trailed for much of the game, with Noah Loosli scoring in the 86th minute to send the game into extra time. Samuel Bamba secured their progress in the game with a goal in the 106th minute, and Matus Bero added another in the 120th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for Bochum after two red cards for BFC Dynamo.
Other Second-Round Matches
Heidenheim, Hoffenheim, Leipzig, St. Pauli, and FV Illertissen also advanced to the next round. FV Illertissen's victory was particularly surprising, as they beat second-division side Nürnberg in a penalty shootout.
Hamburg's Struggles and Late Comeback
Hamburg had an uninspired first half in their cup match, with Pirmasens nearly taking the lead. However, Hamburg managed to score late in the game, with Ramos being the scorer. Pirmasens played well throughout the second half and took a 1-0 lead, but Königsdörffer scored another goal for Hamburg against a tiring Pirmasens, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Hamburg.
Conclusion
The DFB-Pokal 2021 has seen some exciting matches so far, with VfL Wolfsburg's victory over Dortmund being the standout event. Bochum and Hamburg have also advanced to the second round, but details on their specific matches are still emerging. The tournament continues to unfold, with many more exciting matches to come.
In the midst of the DFB-Pokal 2021, VfL Wolfsburg stunned Borussia Dortmund, marking a significant upset in the tournament's football matches. Meanwhile, during their second-round match, Hamburg struggled but managed to secure a late comeback with a 2-1 victory after Kingksdörffer's goal.
