Street Soccer Showdown: Eintracht Norderstedt Edge Out St. Pauli in the Penalty Kick Round
In a thrilling encounter on August 16, 2025, Eintracht Norderstedt and FC St. Pauli played out a 0-0 draw in the first round of the DFB Cup, with St. Pauli advancing to the next round following a 3-2 victory in the penalty shootout.
Key Moments and Match Details
The game, initially scheduled to be played at Edmund-Plambeck-Stadion in Norderstedt, was held at Millerntor-Stadion due to an agreement between the teams. A crowd of 28,946 spectators witnessed an intense match, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities [1][2][5].
Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained 0-0 after 120 minutes, necessitating a penalty shootout.
Penalty Shootout Drama
The decisive penalty shootout saw both teams convert only a portion of their penalties. Falk Gross of Eintracht Norderstedt successfully converted his penalty with a right-footed shot to the top right corner [3]. Danel Sinani and David Nemeth scored for St. Pauli. Sinani's penalty was a left-footed shot to the bottom right corner, while Nemeth's was a right-footed shot to the same corner [3].
However, Eintracht Norderstedt's Jonas Behounek had his penalty saved by St. Pauli's goalkeeper, Nikola Vasilj [3]. Manuel Brendel of Eintracht Norderstedt hit the bar with another penalty attempt [3].
Goalkeeper Performance
The performance of the goalkeepers was instrumental in the match. Lars Huxsohl of Eintracht Norderstedt made several crucial saves throughout the game, facing 41 shots from St. Pauli. His impressive performance, especially considering the number of shots he had to handle, was a highlight of the game [5].
Nikola Vasilj of St. Pauli was also key in the penalty shootout, saving a penalty from Behounek to help his team secure the win [3].
Conclusion
Despite a valiant effort from the lower-tier Eintracht Norderstedt, maintaining a clean sheet against a higher-level opponent like St. Pauli, the team ultimately fell short in the penalty shootout. St. Pauli's victory marked their advancement to the next round of the DFB Cup [1][4][5].
Notably, the Regionalliga side, Eintracht Norderstedt, created more chances in the additional period, but their efforts were not enough to secure a victory.
In the intense penalty shootout, Falk Gross of Eintracht Norderstedt impressed with a right-footed shot to the top right corner, while Danel Sinani and David Nemeth also scored for FC St. Pauli with left-footed and right-footed shots to the bottom right corner respectively [3]. Sports analysis of the match highlighted the crucial performances of the goalkeepers, with Lars Huxsohl of Eintracht Norderstedt making several important saves and Nikola Vasilj of FC St. Pauli saving a penalty from Jonas Behounek in the decisive shootout [3][5]. Despite Eintracht Norderstedt's impressive performance, they were unable to progress in the DFB Cup as they suffered a loss in the shootout, having failed to convert all their penalties [1][4]. This defeat, however, showcases their potential and competitive spirit in the world of European leagues and sports [5].
