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Rot-Weiss Essen defeats FC St. Pauli in DFB-Pokal

Third-division team Rot-Weiss Essen triumphs over second-division FC St. Pauli in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, causing an upset.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the first round of the DFB-Pokal, third-division team Rot-Weiss Essen defeated second-division FC St. Pauli. According to kicker, Essen controlled the match confidently and won impressively. With this victory, Essen advanced to the next round, eliminating a higher-ranked opponent from the competition.

Sportschau reports that St. Pauli's defense failed multiple times and missed significant scoring opportunities at crucial moments, leading to their exit. Player Kaars from St. Pauli was unable to capitalize on several chances, as the team showed vulnerabilities both offensively and defensively.

Der Tagesspiegel highlights that Essen played boldly from the start and was considered a clear underdog. This match provides one of the surprises of the cup competition, where other lower-division teams had previously succeeded against their opponents.

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