Borussia Dortmund wins DFB-Pokal match before record crowd at Volksparkstadion

Borussia Dortmund defeated Hamburg-Eimsbütteler-Ballspiel Club 5-0 in a DFB-Pokal match held at Volksparkstadion. The game drew an attendance of 45,917, setting a record for a DFB-Pokal match featuring a fifth-division opponent. Dortmund dominated the statistical categories, recording 38 shots compared to two from their opponents. Coach Niko Kovac utilized the match to grant playing time to younger squad members, including 17-year-old Mathis Albert, who made his first professional start. 18-year-old Samuele Inácio scored two goals in the victory, marking his first professional brace. The team covered 118.4 kilometers during the fixture, maintaining a significant physical edge throughout the 90 minutes.

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