DFB-Pokal: Kiel end 1860 Munich's cup dream, Großaspach's fairytale continues

Holstein Kiel and SG Sonnenhof Großaspach have advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal after winning their first-round matches. Kiel, a 2. Bundesliga side, beat 1860 Munich 2-0 as Tim Walter’s team took control with Phil Harres’ header ten minutes before halftime and then Guillermo Balzi’s late goal. Balzi sealed it in injury time when the hosts’ goalkeeper, Vitus Eicher, attempted to score from a set-piece. For Munich, the defeat ended a cup run early; the club has dropped to the Regionalliga due to financial reasons. Großaspach, newly promoted from the 3. Liga, continued their fairytale by becoming the first team at their level to beat an opponent from a division above. They overcame Arminia Bielefeld and won a penalty shootout after drawing in extra time. Elias Rahn gave Großaspach a first-half lead before Stefano Russo and Joel Gordowski’s quick double turned the game around. Fabian Eisele equalized with a penalty, and Maximilian Reule saved twice in the shootout. Roberts Uldriķis’ missed attempt for Bielefeld completed the upset.