Fight for the cup dreams: North clubs from important duels!
Fight for the cup dreams: North clubs from important duels!
In the run-up to the DFB Cup, the anticipation of the Schleswig-Holstein clubs is great, and the challenges are no less important. Holstein Kiel, the only second division club among the three representatives from the country, has to face FC Homburg 08 in Saarland. Striker Phil Harres will be particularly the focus, because he knows his former club only too well. Trainer Marcel Rapp is optimistic and expects the support of the fans to cheer on Kiel in the stadium. "We are favorites and want to get ahead," said Rapp. This reports Eintracht Norderstedt: Challenges and hopes
Eintracht Norderstedt secured his participation in the DFB Cup through an impressive victory in the penalty shootout in the Hamburg State Cup final. The opponent's slogan will be broadcast live in the clubhouse on Sunday, June 13, 2025, and the fans can get in the mood for snacks and drinks. Philipp Koch from Eintracht Norderstedt is particularly looking forward to the duel against FC St. Pauli and reunion with Elias Saad, who was once under contract with Norderstedt. The north duel promises to become a real highlight.
However, there are also concerns about the domestic Edmund-Plambeck Stadium. Conditions and security problems have forced those responsible to limit the number of spectators to just 2,000 instead of 5,000. This could result in higher costs for renting an alternative stadium, because the requirements of television transmission require a corresponding infrastructure. The association is now considering using the stadiums of HSV, St. Pauli or Holstein Kiel, such as
The city of Norderstedt promised 200,000 euros for the renovation of the stadium about a year and a half ago. But the implementation is long in coming, which is not least due to unforeseen defects in the preparatory examinations. City spokeswoman Nina Wrage emphasizes that you are aware of the economic importance of the game and work on a solution. However, whether the measures can be implemented in good time before the first round games in August remains questionable, since a budget lock in Norderstedt is currently valid. Eintracht Norderstedt can also look forward to a fixed premium of 210,000 euros associated with participation in the DFB Cup. Managing Director Finn Spitzer hopes for an opponent from the region to increase the number of spectators and secure the refinancing of the stadium rental. So an exciting DFB Cup year is imminent, and everyone involved is excited to see how the situation will develop. economic importance and stadium problems
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