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Wolfsburg sensationally fails against Holstein Kiel! DFB Cup exit after 0:1
Holstein Kiel defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in the DFB Cup. The game took place on October 28, 2025 and caused surprises.
Wolfsburg sensationally fails against Holstein Kiel! DFB Cup exit after 0:1
The DFB Cup has a few surprises in store again this season. VfL Wolfsburg was eliminated in the second round of the competition on October 28, 2025. The opponent was Holstein Kiel, a team from the 2nd Bundesliga, which won with a narrow 1-0. It was an exciting duel that took place in front of only 10,000 spectators.
The game couldn't have been more exciting, especially since Wolfsburg were outnumbered from the 36th minute onwards after Jenson Seelt was shown a yellow-red card. Shortly before halftime, Kiel scored a goal from a penalty kick in the 42nd minute through Alexander Bernhardsson. Despite all their efforts, Wolfsburg was unable to make up for this deficit in the second half.
Lineups and game play
VfL Wolfsburg coach Paul Simonis wanted to turn the tide with a strong lineup. M. Müller was in goal, with Kumbedi, Seelt, Koulierakis and Zehnter in defense, who was replaced by Maehle in the 73rd minute. Vinicius Souza, Arnold and Skov Olsen found themselves in midfield, while the attack was led by Pejcinovic. With Wimmer, a fresh player came in for Pejcinovic in the 46th minute.
On the other hand, coach Marcel Rapp set up his protégés well. Holstein Kiel relied on a stable defense with Weiner in goal and Zec, Johansson and Komenda in defense. From the midfield with Rosenboom and Bernhardsson to Kapralik in the attack, they managed to effectively fend off Wolfsburg's attacks.
A look at the DFB Cup
The DFB Cup is considered one of the most exciting competitions in German football and is the second most important title after the Bundesliga. The men's cup was first held in 1935 and the finals of last season took place in May 2025 in the Berlin Olympic Stadium. VfB Stuttgart secured the title there against Arminia Bielefeld with a 4-2 win. FC Bayern Munich dominated the female competition and also crowned themselves with a 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.
For the teams from the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga, as well as the best teams from the 3rd league and association cup winners, the DFB Cup is a springboard to fame and honor. VfL Wolfsburg, which has so far celebrated the most successes in the Women's DFB Cup with 11 titles, now has the chance to reorient itself for the 2025/26 season.
With a history spanning over 85 years, the DFB Cup remains a consistently exciting competition. Even though Wolfsburg experienced disappointment in this round, fans are sure that the team will give its best in future challenges.