Wildcats Stralsund surprise 3-0 against Hamburg in the DVV Cup!

Wildcats Stralsund surprise 3-0 against Hamburg in the DVV Cup!

What a surprise in the DVV Cup! The Sparkassen Wildcats Stralsund caused a sensation and surprisingly won 3-0 in the round of 16 against the favorites ETV Hamburg Volksbank Volleys. This is a historic moment because it is the first time the Wildcats have been in the top eight teams. On November 8th, 2025 at 5 p.m., the Stralsund women score with set wins of 25:16, 25:18 and 25:21 and show once again that anything is possible in sport if you have a good hand.

The Wildcats, who compete in the second division, had suffered a bitter 3-0 defeat against TV Waldgirmes before this game. Their opponents from Hamburg, on the other hand, traveled with the wind at their back: After their first Bundesliga win, they started the competition as favorites without assuming that Stralsund could thwart their plans.

Dominance on the field

The Wildcats got off to a strong start in the first set, going on an impressive 5-0 run that led to a 14-9 lead. That was the start of a confident game in which Stralsund was the dominant force in the second set. Hamburg was able to hold on until 9:9 in the third set, but then Stralsund picked up the pace. With the first match point, the Wildcats triumphed and celebrated their decisive victory, which catapulted them into the next round of the cup.

Coach Kim Buchwald spoke of the team's incredible anticipation and emphasized that the Wildcats are entering this challenge as underdogs, but are approaching it with optimism. There was also one returnee: outside attacker Amelie Grawert reported back after a two-week break. It was also hoped that the other players who had been missing from training would be fit for the game, which has now paid off.

A look into the future

The DVV Cup not only sets a sporting tone, but will also become more important in the coming years. From 2027, the DVV Cup final will take place in the LANXESS arena in Cologne, the largest multifunctional arena in Germany, which can accommodate up to 20,000 fans. The aim is to offer a varied supporting program with side events, hands-on activities and workshops to promote interest in volleyball. In addition, the final will be called Zoi DVV Cup Final from 2026 after the IT consultancy Zoi GmbH has acquired the naming rights. These changes promise a breath of fresh air for the event and long-term planning security for everyone involved.

With this triumphant appearance in the DVV Cup and the upcoming move of the cup final to Cologne, an exciting time for the sport of volleyball lies ahead. Let's stay tuned to see how the Wildcats fare in the next round, which will take place on November 22nd and 23rd. Who knows, maybe they will make more history.

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