Cold Höler, Janssen’s Führung give RWE edge against St Pauli

Cold as ice, Höler struggled while Janssen’s Führung handed Rot‑Weiß Essen the lead against St Pauli, setting a stark contrast to the broader DFB‑Pokal first‑round schedule. The same round also sees the new Erstligist Paderborn travel as Gast to Lübeck, Fortuna Düsseldorf face SC Freiburg, and Rot‑Weiß Essen host St Pauli.

RWE's early advantage

The encounter is being transmitted live, allowing fans to watch the early moments in real time. Commentators highlighted the swift shift in momentum as Janssen’s strike put RWE ahead.

Rot‑Weiß Essen, listed as the home side, welcomes St Pauli at its ground for the DFB‑Pokal tie. The fixture adds another chapter to the competition’s opening round.

Other first‑round fixtures

The newly promoted Erstligist Paderborn must travel as Gast to Lübeck for its opening DFB‑Pokal round. The away status underscores the club’s inaugural appearance in the top flight.

Fortuna Düsseldorf meets SC Freiburg in another first‑round clash, adding to the weekend’s schedule. Both clubs aim to progress in the national cup.

Zur ersten Runde des DFB‑Pokals the calendar pits several clubs against each other, illustrating the competition’s nationwide reach. These matchups spread across different cities highlight the tournament’s inclusive format.

The juxtaposition of RWE’s immediate lead with the pending fixtures underscores how the DFB‑Pokal offers both instant drama and anticipation across Germany. Fans can look forward to a full slate of encounters as the cup unfolds.