Second-positioned team encounters ZFC Meuselwitz in DFB Cup competition
Unleashing the Vibe at Meuselwitz's Bluechip Arena: A Glimpse into the DFB-Pokal Draw with President Wolf and Coach Leopold
After an exhausting 14-year hiatus, Regional Liga team ZFC Meuselwitz finally secured a spot in the DFB-Pokal again. Enduring agonising defeats in the state cup finals and semi-finals, the Meuselwitz enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats, eager for redemption. With a thrilling 3:1 victory over FC An der Fahner Höhe, they qualified for the DFB-Pokal. The last time they graced this competition was on the Glaserkuppe against 1. FC Köln and Hertha BSC.
A Packed Glaserkuppe Braces for the Draw
Who will be their next opponent? The tension is palpable. To help their cause, Meuselwitz invited the heroes who made the Thuringian Cup final on the Glaserkuppe possible. Over a hundred fanatics showed up for the event. And the draw revealed a second-division team, none other than Karlsruher SC. While not their desired draw, club president Hubert Wolf remains optimistic: "We are elated to represent ourselves in the DFB-Pokal. It could have been a top-tier team, but it's crucial for us to host the game at home."
Coach Georg-Martin Leopold's Anticipation
But what does the coach think of the draw? Darmstadt, Hamburger SV, and Schalke 04 were Leopold's dream opponents. "My preferred opponents were all blue-and-white. Yes, and now it's become Karlsruhe," says Leopold with a chuckle. "We're excited for the football craze in Meuselwitz, and maybe after the DFB-Pokal game, one or two people will learn where Meuselwitz is."
A-Juniors Add to the Atmosphere
The applause erupted before the televised draw. The A-juniors of ZFC Meuselwitz marched into the Bluechip Arena hall, bearing the cup they won after securing the Thuringia championship with a 2:0 victory against FSV Wacker Nordhausen on neutral ground in Exleben. Three players from the team have the potential to make it into the "first team" squad.
More on the Horizon
- Why ZFC Meuselwitz Needn't Be Dependent on FC Bayern
- Four Critical Decisions at ZFC Meuselwitz
- ZFC Meuselwitz Acquires former RB Player
Once they faced Cologne and Berlin, the fans sang: "Hurray! Hurray! The whole village is here!" And it's time for that spirit to return on matchday August 16, 2025, for the game against Karlsruher SC, scheduled for 17:00.
[1] DFB-Pokal: The Draw Revealed for 2025/26 First Round[2] ZFC Meuselwitz: A Challenging Journey to the DFB-Pokal[3] DFB-Pokal: Further Details on the 2025/26 First Round[4] ZFC Meuselwitz: A Look Back at Previous Pokal Journeys
Sports-analysis indicates that ZFC Meuselwitz faces a challenging match against Karlsruher SC in the DFB-Pokal. Football enthusiasts, eager for redemption, are anticipating the game on August 16, 2025, at 17:00.
Coach Leopold's dream opponents included Darmstadt, Hamburger SV, and Schalke 04, but he expressed optimism regarding the match against Karlsruhe, hoping to ignite a football craze in Meuselwitz.
