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Arminia Bielefeld eliminated from DFB-Pokal by Großaspach

Arminia Bielefeld unexpectedly loses to SG Sonnenhof Großaspach in the DFB-Pokal opener on penalties.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Arminia Bielefeld eliminated from DFB-Pokal by Großaspach — Photo: Rüdiger Müller · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the DFB-Pokal, Arminia Bielefeld suffered an unexpected defeat in the first round against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. After an exciting match, the score remained 0-0 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.

In the decisive shootout, Bielefeld's entire lineup failed to score, while the players from Großaspach capitalized on their chances, winning the shootout 3-0. Particularly unfortunate moments for Joel Felix were highlighted as turning points in the match.

Archive photo: Arminia Bielefeld eliminated from DFB-Pokal by Großaspach — Archive photoPhoto: aj82 · Flickr · BY-SA

This defeat marks an early exit for Arminia Bielefeld in the cup, coming on the heels of the club's surprising run to the final in 2025. The third-division newcomers Großaspach thus managed to overcome their second-division opponent and create an upset.

In contrast, other participants in the DFB-Pokal, including 1. FC Nürnberg, Hertha BSC, Leipzig, Leverkusen, Hoffenheim, Bremen, and Hannover, were able to complete their tasks effortlessly and advance to the next round.

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