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DFB-Pokal: Clear victories for Mainz, Gladbach, and Freiburg

Union Berlin defeats Eintracht Braunschweig 4-2, while Mainz, Gladbach, and Freiburg win decisively in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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DFB-Pokal: Clear victories for Mainz, Gladbach, and Freiburg — Photo: Otto Domes · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the second round of the DFB-Pokal, several teams recorded clear victories. FSV Mainz 05 triumphed 9-0 against Krieschow on Sunday, with Austria national team player Philipp Mwene assisting two goals for striker Phillip Tietz.

Borussia Mönchengladbach also secured a decisive 5-0 win against TSV Schott Mainz, showcasing a strong performance in offense. Kevin Stöger significantly contributed to this success with a key assist.

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SC Freiburg also impressed with a high-scoring victory, ensuring their progression to the next round. However, detailed results have not been disclosed.

Union Berlin managed to come back from two deficits to achieve a 4-2 victory against Eintracht Braunschweig, which also advances the team further in the DFB-Pokal.

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