Leipzig faces a prolonged battle against Sandhausen in the upcoming match
DFB-Pokal First Round: Exciting Matches and Surprises
The first round of the 2025/26 DFB-Pokal has delivered an array of thrilling encounters and unexpected results. Here's a round-up of some of the notable matches.
In a dramatic encounter, FV Illertissen and 1. FC Nürnberg ended their game in a 3:3 draw, going to extra time. The match featured six goals, including penalties and a late equalizer.
FC Gütersloh were overpowered by 1. FC Union Berlin, losing 0-5. Union scored consistently throughout the match.
VfL Wolfsburg demonstrated their dominance with a 9-0 win at SV Hemelingen. The performance included a hat-trick from Pejčinović.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 4-0 against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach, with goals from Schick, Arthur, Kofane, and a penalty by Grimaldo.
FC Augsburg defeated Hallescher FC 2-0, with goals from Mounie and Essende.
Meanwhile, 1. FC Heidenheim won 5:0 against Bahlingen.
However, the most exciting news comes from the match between SV Sandhausen and RB Leipzig, which ended with a score of 2:4 in favour of Leipzig. The regional league side took the lead in the 3rd minute, with Ampadu Wiafe finishing off a deflected cross from Herrmann. SV Sandhausen regained the lead in the 18th minute, with Herrmann scoring after a pass from Kolbe.
RB Leipzig equalized twice, first in the 6th minute, with Diomande scoring after a header from Orban, and again in the 23rd minute, with Orban scoring from a header on Xavi's free-kick. The winning goal for RB Leipzig was scored by Xavi into an empty net after the home keeper Lyska came out too slowly. The goal was scored in the 6th minute of injury time, making the final score 3:2.
It's worth noting that RB Leipzig is the league leader in the current competition. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the specific match involving SV Sandhausen vs. RB Leipzig, I recommend checking official DFB-Pokal sources or club websites.
In the exciting encounter between SV Sandhausen and RB Leipzig, despite taking an early lead, SV Sandhausen eventually lost 2:4. The game featured four goals, including a late winner by Xavi in the 6th minute of injury time. RB Leipzig, currently leading the competition, showcased their sports-analysis skills in this football match.
