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Hamburg advances while Cologne rallies to win in DFB-Pokal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Hamburg advances while Cologne rallies to win in DFB-Pokal

Summary

SV Hamburg reached the second round of the DFB-Pokal on August 24 by defeating SC Verl 3-0. Albert Grønbæk scored twice for Hamburg, with his goals coming in the 41st and 46th minutes. Cologne also advanced after overcoming a 1-0 deficit, ultimately defeating Würzburger Kickers 2-1 with two goals from Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson in the second half. Other results included Rot-Weiss Essen's unexpected victory against St. Pauli and Heidenheim's heavy loss to Jeddeloh II. Later on August 24, Schalke will face Hallescher FC.

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By the Numbers

•Hamburg wins 3-0 against SC Verl to progress.
•Cologne comes back to beat Würzburger Kickers 2-1.
•Albert Grønbæk scores two goals for Hamburg.
•Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson nets twice for Cologne.
•Other notable upsets include Rot-Weiss Essen and Jeddeloh II.

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6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Hamburg easily into Cup second round, Cologne come from behind to win

What they're saying

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SV Hamburg easily beat third-division club SC Verl 3-0 to reach the second round of the German Cup on Monday, while fellow Bundesliga side Cologne had to come from behind to beat Würzburger Kickers 2-1. Albert Grønbæk gave Hamburg the lead in the 41st minute and immediately picked up where he left off in the second half to score a brace in the 46th.
— Yahoo Sports

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