A Shot at the Millerntor: Underdog Eintracht Norderstedt Aims for St. Pauli's Home Turf
Away game for St. Pauli taking place within their own stadium. - Hosting a match at St. Pauli's home ground.
Kick things off with a little twist: Who says St. Pauli should have all the fun? That's the thinking at Eintracht Norderstedt, who are gunning for St. Pauli's Millerntor Stadium for their first round DFB-Pokal match!
First off, a quick lowdown on the numbers: Eintracht's home Edmund-Plambeck Stadium might be snug, holding only a mere 5,000 spectators even at full capacity. On the other hand, the Millerntor Stadium boasts a whopping 29,546 seats, with about 16,940 designed for standing room only. A dream indeed! As Julia Karsten-Plambeck, Eintracht's president, puts it, "I hope we can play at the Millerntor. That would be a dream."
Talks have already begun between the two clubs, with St. Pauli having shown some initial interest. Given their existing collaborative relationship – St. Pauli's U23 team plays regional league home games in Norderstedt – cooperation seems like a breeze.
But it's not just about the size; it's a high-stakes game for Eintracht. Sports director Frank Spitzer reckons, "St. Pauli wins 999 out of 1,000 games. We just want to make sure it's the one game they might lose."
As for the date, discussions are ongoing between August 15 and 18, but securing St. Pauli's approval and making sure their stadium is available are crucial steps. If all goes well, it'll be a winning situation for both teams – a financial boost for Norderstedt and a vibrant atmosphere for two-time German champions St. Pauli.
But can a stadium born in the heart of Hamburg give a warm welcome to the intrepid regional league team? You betcha! The Millerntor Stadium, from its renovated stands to its lively fan base, more than meets the mark when it comes to hosting professional league matches. With St. Pauli regularly playing host to top-tier football matches, their ground is fully compliant with the DFB regulations needed for cup matches.
In essence, Eintracht shooting for St. Pauli's home stadium is like David taking on Goliath – it sounds crazy, but who knows, it might just pay off! Let's root for the underdog and see if it's the impossible dream that becomes a reality.
- DFB-Pokal
- Norderstedt
- FC St. Pauli
- Regional league team
- Millerntor
- Away game
- St. Pauli
- Millerntor Stadium
- First round match
- Hamburg
- Cup round
- Stadium capacity
- Infrastructure
- DFB regulations
The Commission, following the excitement of the DFB-Pokal, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a Council Regulation on the application of the rules on the protection of the environment in the Community. Meanwhile, the regional league team, Eintracht Norderstedt, is not just aiming to play an away game at the prestigious Millerntor Stadium of FC St. Pauli for their first round match, but also envisioning a vibrant atmosphere akin to the Champions League, with their president, Julia Karsten-Plambeck, expressing her dream to play at the Millerntor Stadium.
