Players praise cup atmosphere following DFB-Pokal victory against Eimsbüttel
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Players reflected on a competitive DFB-Pokal match against Eimsbüttel, also identified as HEBC, following their advancement to the next round of the tournament. Squad members acknowledged the intensity displayed by their opponents throughout the match and noted the high energy provided by the home crowd. Despite making several substitutions, the team maintained control of the game and converted enough opportunities to secure the result. The post-game atmosphere included a group photo between the two teams and mutual displays of sportsmanship. Participants emphasized their intent to remain focused on winning the competition as they progress through each subsequent round of the tournament.
- •The team moved into the next round of the DFB-Pokal tournament.
- •Players from the winning side praised the energy and effort of Eimsbüttel.
- •Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, and Waldemar Anton provided comments on the performance.
- •The squads took a commemorative group photo together after the match concluded.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Reactions: “The DFB-Pokal as we love it”
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Postgame Quotes: "Saw Eveything We Love About the DFB-Pokal"
"(on TV station RTL): “Today, we saw everthing we love about the DFB-Pokal and everything that makes it so wonderful! It was the way [HEBC] pumped themselves up and threw themselves into every ball. ...
"(on RTL): “Today we experienced the cup the way we love it – that’s what makes the cup so special! The way they (Eimsbüttel, editor’s note) motivated themselves, the way they threw themselves...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:25 AMReactions: “The DFB-Pokal as we love it”
(on RTL): “Today we experienced the cup the way we love it – that’s what makes the cup so special! The way they (Eimsbüttel, editor’s note) motivated themselves, the way they threw themselves...
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:20 AMPostgame Quotes: "Saw Eveything We Love About the DFB-Pokal"
(on TV station RTL): “Today, we saw everthing we love about the DFB-Pokal and everything that makes it so wonderful! It was the way [HEBC] pumped themselves up and threw themselves into every ball. ...
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