Soccer Victory: Grammozis Kicks Off Successfully in Kaiserslautern
New 1. FC Kaiserslautern coach Dimitrios Grammozis started off on the right foot, leading his team to a thrilling 2-0 victory over 1. FC Nuremberg in the DFB Cup. The Palatinate squad's victorious display took place at their Fritz Walter Stadium, marking the team's first quarter-finals appearance in a decade.
"It was a delightful experience, considering we played an engaging game," shared Grammozis after the exhilarating encounter. With over 48,000 spectators present, Grammozis praised his players for their exceptional team effort.
The first half turned out to be quite defensive, with Kaiserslautern showing more determination against the league competitors. Goalkeeper Julian Krahl even saved a shot from Nuremberg's Christian Mathenia, proving to be a crucial team player.
After the break, the action began to heat up. A corner kick set up an exciting opportunity for 1. FC Nuremberg, with a header from player Daichi Hayashi landing on the goal line, narrowly avoiding a goal. The match then proceeded to be more evenly balanced, but no significant scoring chances materialized for either side.
However, Kaiserslautern turned the tide with a double strike in quick succession. Richmond Tachie put the team in the lead after an assist from Jean Zimmer and then set up Ragnar Ache for the second goal. Ache had to leave the field briefly due to injury before the final whistle blew.
Managing director Thomas Hengen expressed his satisfaction after the game, saying, "The relief we're feeling right now is immense. I'm thrilled for the entire team – they gave an exceptional performance."
The quarter-finals will be held on January 30/31 and February 6/7. The final will take place in Berlin on May 25, and several prominent Bundesliga clubs, such as champions FC Bayern and cup holders RB Leipzig, have already exited the tournament.
1. FC Kaiserslautern's Team and 1. FC Nuremberg's Squad
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The emerging quarter-final schedule looks as follows:
- Draw: The groundbreaking draw for the quarter-finals took place on December 8, 2025.
- Matches: The quarter-final matches will take place on February 4-5 and 25-26, 2025.
While networking sources failed to mention Fürth's elimination from the DFB Cup, other Bundesliga clubs, like Eintracht Braunschweig, Hertha Berlin, and Hoffenheim, have been defeated in earlier rounds.
The current set of completed quarter-final matches consists of:
- VfB Stuttgart 1-0 Augsburg
- Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 Cologne (AET)
- Arminia Bielefeld vs. Werder Bremen (February 25, 8:45 PM CET)
- Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg (February 26, 8:45 PM CET)[1].
Sources: and various unnamed sources[1].
