Hansa Rostock: DFB Cup embarrassment against Hoffenheim 0:4!
Hansa Rostock will be eliminated from the DFB Cup 0-4 against Hoffenheim on August 16, 2025. Focus on gameplay and performance analysis.

Hansa Rostock: DFB Cup embarrassment against Hoffenheim 0:4!
Yesterday the first round of the DFB Cup ended anything but pleasantly for Hansa Rostock. With a clear result of 0:4 against TSG Hoffenheim, the team led by coach Daniel Brinkmann had to give up in the first round NDR reported.
The spectators saw a balanced game in the first half, but the tide turned in the 37th minute: Wouter Burger made it 1-0 for Hoffenheim, which increased the pressure on Rostock. Despite some good attempts, especially in the second half, Rostock were unlucky in the end, while Hoffenheim took advantage of their chances. Max Moerstedt and Fisnik Asllani increased the score to 3-0 in the 71st and 83rd minutes, before Moerstedt made it 4-0 shortly before the end.
The game in detail
The Rostock line-up that was on the pitch in this game was strong with Uphoff in goal and a defensive line consisting of Pfanne, Gürleyen and Carstens. Mejdr, Fatkic, M. Schuster and Bergh played in midfield, while the forward line was made up of Dietze, Krauß and Hummel. But despite this line-up, Rostock couldn't really threaten Hoffenheim.
| team | Player details |
|---|---|
| Hansa Rostock | Goal: Uphoff; Defense: Pfanne, Gürleyen, Carstens; Midfield: Mejdr, Fatkic, M. Schuster, Bergh; Storm: Dietze, Krauss, Hummel |
| TSG Hoffenheim | Goal: Baumann; Defense: Coufal, Hranac, Machida, Bernardo; Midfield: Avdullahu, Burger; Storm: Lemperle, Kramaric, Toure |
A look at Hoffenheim
TSG Hoffenheim, on the other hand, showed superior performances at times. With a robust defense led by Bernardo and Machida and a creative midfield axis, the team was extremely effective. In particular, the counterattacks that led to the second and third goals demonstrated Hoffenheim's speed and strategic play. Oliver Baumann in goal prevented Rostock from falling further behind with some crucial saves. For example, David Hummel was denied by Baumann, who reacted brilliantly, in the 81st minute, and Koki Machida finally cleared the ball off the line.
The people of Rostock are very disappointed about being eliminated in the first round of the DFB Cup. Nevertheless, there was a lot of fighting spirit to be seen in the second half, which gives hope for the coming games. The fans can be curious to see how Daniel Brinkmann's team will perform in preparation for the league.
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