Fight for the cup dreams: Northern clubs face important duels!

Fight for the cup dreams: Northern clubs face important duels!

In the run-up to the DFB Cup, the anticipation among the Schleswig-Holstein clubs is great, and the challenges are no less significant. Holstein Kiel, the only second division team among the three representatives from the country, has to face FC Homburg 08 in Saarland. Striker Phil Harres will be a particular focus because he knows his former club all too well. Coach Marcel Rapp is optimistic and expects the support of the fans who will cheer Kiel on in the stadium. “We are favorites and want to progress,” said Rapp. This reports NDR.

VfB Lübeck welcomes SV Darmstadt 98 to the Lohmühle stadium. This is the first meeting between these two teams, which only increases the anticipation among Lübeck fans. An exciting duel is also expected here and the spectators can look forward to a thrilling game. The DFB Cup adventure for all three teams starts from August 15th to 18th, 2025, with the exact dates still to be announced.

Eintracht Norderstedt: challenges and hopes

Eintracht Norderstedt secured their participation in the DFB Cup with an impressive victory on penalties in the Hamburg State Cup final. The opponent's draw will be broadcast live in the clubhouse on Sunday, June 13, 2025, and fans can get in the mood for the event with snacks and drinks. Philipp Koch from Eintracht Norderstedt is particularly looking forward to the duel against FC St. Pauli and the reunion with Elias Saad, who was once under contract with Norderstedt. The northern duel promises to be a real highlight.

However, there are also concerns about the local Edmund Plambeck Stadium. Conditions and safety issues 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, as the requirements of television broadcasting require appropriate infrastructure. The club is now considering using the stadiums of HSV, St. Pauli or Holstein Kiel Sports show reported.

Economic importance and stadium problems

The city of Norderstedt pledged 200,000 euros for the renovation of the stadium about a year and a half ago. But implementation is a long time coming, not least due to unforeseen deficiencies in the preparatory studies. City spokeswoman Nina Wrage emphasizes that they are aware of the economic importance of the game and are working on a solution. But whether the measures can be implemented in time before the first round games in August remains questionable, as there is currently a budget freeze in Norderstedt.

Eintracht Norderstedt can also look forward to a fixed bonus of 210,000 euros, which is linked to participation in the DFB Cup. Managing director Finn Spitzer is hoping for an opponent from the region in order to increase spectator numbers and secure the refinancing of the stadium rental. An exciting DFB Cup year is coming up, and everyone involved is excited to see how the situation develops.