Norderstedt is fighting for DFB Cup game: Home right exchange with St. Pauli?

Norderstedt is fighting for DFB Cup game: Home right exchange with St. Pauli?

An exciting duel in the DFB Cup is imminent: Eintracht Norderstedt will meet FC St. Pauli in the first round. According to ndr have already discussed the game in the Millerntor-Stadion, the home stadium from St. Pauli, started. This could blow up Norderstedt's previous plans, since your own Edmund-Plambeck Stadium is not available for the required number of spectators due to urgent renovation work.

At the moment, the stadium in Norderstedt can only hold 2,000 fans due to its dilapidated condition instead of the originally possible 5,000. This indicated Eintracht midfielder Philipp Koch, who also emphasizes that the home advantage would probably be ceded to St. Pauli. The responsible work therefore works with high pressure to reach an agreement to move the scheduled game to the Millerntor. Managing Director Finn Spitzer and his team are currently looking for alternatives to meet the requirements of the DFB. In this context, the Holstein Stadium in Kiel is brought into play as an opportunity.

challenges and requirements

An exchange of home right is not entirely easy. It requires the approval of the German Football Association and certain conditions must be met. As already described in the Image Reasons, such as problems with the venue. These regulations are not new and are therefore considered a high hurdle by many amateur associations.

according to Deutschlandfunk places the DFB high demands on the participating clubs, especially to the amateurs. Up to 90 clubs could take part in the first round, but the financial challenges are significant. Norderstedt can look forward to a premium of 210,000 euros for the cup participation, some of this sum is expected to be used for the rent of the Millerntor stadium. Despite the financial support, the costs are high and the number of spectators is uncertain due to the pandemic plans.

outlook and viewer interest

An discharge in the Millerntor would be the simplest solution for Norderstedt and could possibly generate high number of spectators and income. St. Pauli also thinks of fulfilling this wish because a home game would increase the atmosphere enormously during the game. The interest in this derby increases and it remains to be seen whether all requirements can be met by the end of the week.

Overall, it can be said that both Norderstedt and St. Pauli will do everything possible to make this special cup moment come true. The talks continue, and everyone involved is excited about the final decision of the DFB and the upcoming challenges of the DFB Cup.