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Jeddeloh II triumphs over Heidenheim in DFB-Pokal

The Regionalliga team SSV Jeddeloh II eliminates 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Heidenheim with a 5:2 victory in the DFB-Pokal.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the DFB-Pokal, Regionalliga club SSV Jeddeloh II defeated 2. Bundesliga team 1. FC Heidenheim 5:2. The match took place in Oldenburg, allowing Jeddeloh II to advance to the second round of the tournament.

Heidenheim entered the match without their suspended coach Frank Schmidt. This situation seemed to fail to justify the average expectations, as the team fell behind within the first few minutes of play.

The match was marked by surprising twists. After an initial setback, Jeddeloh II delivered a strong performance, keeping the second division team on the back foot, leading to a decisive final score.

Before this match, Jeddeloh’s coach Kristian Arambasic had a dismal record in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, with a goal difference of 1:27. Nevertheless, his players delivered a memorable performance that left the audience in awe.

With this defeat, Heidenheim has failed to progress past the first round of the DFB-Pokal for the first time in five years. Jeddeloh II's victory is celebrated in the media as a coup, highlighting the historical significance of this encounter.

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