Phönix Lübeck overwhelms Azadi 6-0 and moves into the cup semi-finals!

Phönix Lübeck overwhelms Azadi 6-0 and moves into the cup semi-finals!

1. FC Phönix Lübeck clearly had the upper hand in the SHFV Cup semi-final against SV Azadi Lübeck. On July 19, 2025, the team celebrated an impressive 6-0 victory, which was played on the artificial turf of Eichholzer SV. The event was not only sportingly important, but also offered a real local duel atmosphere that found great friends in the region.

Phoenix took control of the game from the start. Azadi Lübeck, an association league team, fought bravely, but never really found his way into the game. Coach Niwar Jasim was happy with his team's passion despite the significant defeat. “We fought, even if we cannot deny the difference in the strength of the two teams,” explained the coach after the game.

Dynamic game

The first goals came in the first half when Louis Grobauer gave Phoenix the lead in the 15th minute. He caused the nets to fidget a second time in the 24th minute. During this phase, Azadi only had a header from Marco Pajonk in the 34th minute, but it did not pose a serious threat. After the break, Azadi tried to be more offensive, but there were no clear chances.

Imran Ali extended the lead to 3-0 in the 63rd minute, followed by further goals from Vladysalv Kraiev and Julian Markvoort, who each contributed a goal in the 65th and 66th minutes. Stelios Kokovas finally made the final score 6-0 in the 83rd minute. Sports director Frank Salomon from Azadi expressed the wish for more goals of his own, but had to acknowledge the class difference. “It’s a tough job in this league,” said Salomon.

Looking ahead

With this victory, Phönix will move into the semi-finals, where they will face either SV Eichede or Heider SV. This not only represents a significant step in the cup competition, but also gives the team the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming friendly against Hansa Rostock on Sunday. Given the strong performance against Azadi, it can be said that Phoenix is ​​in good form.

As part of the SHFV Cup, which is played in a knockout system, numerous teams have qualified for the various rounds. The participating teams also include 3rd league and regional league teams, which makes the competition intense and exciting. The draws are made using a lottery system and offer an excellent platform for the teams from Schleswig-Holstein to prove themselves and win the cup crown. You can find more information about the SHFV Cup on the website Wikipedia.

For Phönix Lübeck, this victory was a very good opportunity to prepare for their next opponent and to captivate the local fans. The city derby once again showed that there is still a lot of passion and potential in Lübeck football. The anticipation for the next games will be noticeable not only among the players, but also among the fans.

For further details and current developments regarding the game against Azadi Lübeck, visit LN Online and Kicker.