Poker for the DFB Cup game: Norderstedt is fighting for stadium square!

Poker for the DFB Cup game: Norderstedt is fighting for stadium square!

St Pauli, Deutschland - An exciting derby is imminent: Eintracht Norderstedt will compete against FC St. Pauli in the first round of the DFB Cup. The draw took place less than 24 hours ago and the anticipation grows. This encounter has the potential to provide some surprises and make the hearts of fans beat faster.

The home game for Norderstedt is played in the Edmund-Plambeck Stadium, which, however, temporarily offers space for 2000 spectators due to renovation work. The managing director of Eintracht Norderstedt, Finn Spitzer, and his team have therefore already started looking for alternatives. [Image] reports that discussions with the city of Norderstedt as well as FC St. Pauli and Hamburger SV are planned to find another venue. Eintracht Norderstedt has already found a game in the Bayarena against Bayer Leverkusen in the past and could fall back on this path.

the possibilities and challenges

An exchange of home right is also considered, but this must be agreed by both clubs. This requires valid reasons such as the current problems with the venue and also the approval of the DFB. The plans are still in full swing, and with the possibility of performing the match in the Holstein Stadium in Kiel, there are some options.

Of course, the DFB Cup is not an unknown terrain for the Norderstedter. The association, which was founded in 1945 as SV Eintracht Garstedt, has already had some exciting duels. Among other things, they had to accept a narrow defeat against SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2016 season and in 2017 they had to give up VfL Wolfsburg. Overall, they have already participated in this prestigious competition several times, with the DFB Cup to be the chance for smaller clubs to assert themselves against big names.

A look at the DFB Cup

The DFB Cup, which has been organized by the German Football Association (DFB) annually since 1935, is one of the most important trophies in German football. The current title bearers are the men from VfB Stuttgart, and the cup games are played in the knockout system. The decisions must be made within 90 minutes, and if there is a tie there may be an extension and a penalty shootout.

The qualification for this competition is as exciting as it is challenging, since 18 clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga as well as the first four of the 3rd league are automatically there, while 24 teams from lower leagues fight for the coveted places. Eintracht Norderstedt has secured its place in the DFB Cup through a few successful years in the lower leagues, and the derby against St. Pauli could become another highlight in the club's history.

It remains to be seen whether Eintracht can ultimately play in their own stadium or elsewhere. One thing is certain: the anticipation of the duel on the Millerntor is great and the fans can look forward to an exciting football festival. The DFB Cup is not only an opportunity for the teams for fame and honor, but also brings financial tailwind and lots of emotions.