Duitse cup derby spirals out of control as Frankfurt shows no mercy

In the opening round of the DFB-Pokal this weekend, a volatile clash unfolded in Mannheim between SV Waldhof and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, while Eintracht Frankfurt staged a refined practice match in Krefeld before later overwhelming the visitors 0‑11 after extra time.

Rivalry fuels a tense cup tie

The two clubs lie only about three quarters of an hour apart in Duitsland, yet the encounter felt like a spicy local derby. Waldhof, playing at the third level of German football, faced Kaiserslautern, who compete in the Tweede Bundesliga, making the fixture unusually intense for a first‑round cup match.

Kaiserslautern broke the deadlock deep into extra time, with substitute Ibrahim Kanaté scoring the sole goal of regular play. The goal arrived after a hard‑fought 90 minutes that saw both sides create chances, but none could find the net until the additional period.

Frankfurt's relentless onslaught

Fans of the home side stormed the pitch before the end of regular time, prompting German police to escort players to the dressing rooms and temporarily suspend the game. Police mounted on horses helped restore order before play could resume.

Once the match restarted, Frankfurt, a Bundesliga heavyweight, surged ahead. Within five minutes the score read 0‑1, and by half‑time the visitors led 0‑10. After the break Frankfurt eased off, and substitute Farès Chaïbi sealed the final tally at 0‑11.

When the draw for the next round takes place, fifth‑division side SC St. Tönis may have cause for celebration, having avoided a clash with the dominant Frankfurt side.