Borussia Dortmund eliminates HEBC Hamburg with 5-0 DFB Pokal victory

Borussia Dortmund advanced in the DFB Pokal on September 1, 2026, after securing a 5-0 victory against fifth-tier HEBC Hamburg at Volksparkstadion. The Bundesliga side broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute following an own goal by HEBC Hamburg captain Janek Wrede. Dortmund added three more goals before halftime, including two from Samuele Inacio and one from Svensson. Following the early offensive surge, Dortmund rotated the squad in the second half while limiting the hosts to maintain the clean sheet. The match marked a significant opportunity for younger players like Inacio and Filippo Mane to earn minutes against the lower-division opposition. Dortmund now moves forward in the tournament bracket while HEBC Hamburg exits the competition.

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