TSG Hoffenheim sweeps Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the DFB Cup duel!

TSG Hoffenheim sweeps Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the DFB Cup duel!

An exciting start to the DFB Cup for TSG Hoffenheim: On August 16, 2025, the team beat FC Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the Ostseestadion, surprising the approximately 22,264 spectators. The guests from Hoffenheim arrived with a flawless series of friendly matches and showed from the start that they take their place in the cup seriously.

Coach Christian Ilzer's men started the game with an offensive approach. Andrej Kramaric was heavily involved in the action from the first minute. In the 37th minute, Wouter Burger scored the first goal, which came after a brief confusion in the Rostock penalty area. This early goal put Hoffenheim under further pressure and proved that they were on the right track.

Rostock's efforts

Despite the deficit, FC Hansa Rostock held on bravely. The hosts showed a solid performance and were quite dangerous on quick counterattacks. Benno Dietze and David Hummel each had the chance to connect in the 65th and 81st minutes, but their attempts were successfully thwarted by the Hoffenheim defense. These moments showed that Rostock is certainly capable of setting dangerous pinpricks.

In the final phase of the game, Hoffenheim followed up again. Max Moerstedt scored a brace in the 71st and 86th minutes, while Fisnik Asllani added in the 83rd minute. These four goals not only reflect Hoffenheim's effectiveness, but also the patience they showed in building up the game.

A look into the future

With this clear victory, Hoffenheim not only won their first competitive game in the DFB Cup, but also sent a strong signal. It will be exciting to see how the team from Kraichgau performs as the tournament progresses. Because one thing is certain: there is still a big trophy dream in the air.

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The DFB Cup has begun and with such eye-catching results the competition is sure to remain exciting. Hoffenheim have put their cards on the table, now it's up to the other teams to measure themselves against their performance. What will the next rounds bring?