Hertha and Nürnberg advance in DFB-Pokal via penalty shootouts

Hertha BSC and Nürnberg secured their spots in the next round of the DFB-Pokal, both winning in penalty shootouts on August 22, 2026. Hertha faced Saarbrücken, managing to push the match to penalties after an injury-time equalizer denied them victory in regular time. Nürnberg, encountering Viktoria Köln, also needed penalties after a dramatic contest that included a last-minute equalizer from Köln. Both matches showcased intense competition, leading to decisive penalty shootouts that ultimately determined their advancement.

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