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KSC challenges underdog ZFC Meuselwitz in the DFB Cup!
KSC meets ZFC Meuselwitz in the DFB Cup. Coach Eichner warns about the underdog; 420,000 euros for victory in the next round.
KSC challenges underdog ZFC Meuselwitz in the DFB Cup!
An exciting duel is coming up: KSC, the renowned Karlsruher SC, will meet ZFC Meuselwitz, which plays in the Regionalliga Nordost, in the DFB Cup. Next Thursday, August 17, 2025, the game will attract fans of both teams. The expectations are high because the KSC is the clear favorite. But coach Christian Eichner warns against underestimating the opponent. “We have great respect for Meuselwitz and are preparing seriously,” said Eichner.
The Karlsruhe team are determined to reach the next round of the cup, which would earn them a success bonus of around 420,000 euros. This financial support could be of great benefit to the club in the current season. However, ZFC Meuselwitz has proven that it can be combative. They reached the first main round of the DFB Cup with an impressive 3-1 win in the state cup final against FC An der Fahner Höhe.
A team with tradition and courage
This is ZFC Meuselwitz's third participation in the DFB Cup, after 2010 and 2011. Coach Georg-Martin Leopold emphasizes his team's enthusiasm and emphasizes: "We will fight until the end." In the current Regionalliga season, Meuselwitz has played two games so far: a 1-1 draw against Babelsberg and a narrow 0-1 defeat against Lokomotiv Leipzig. With 10,117 inhabitants, Meuselwitz is a small town in the border triangle of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
The atmosphere in the “bluechip arena”, which has space for 5,260 spectators, is already electric. The fans are ready to support their team loudly in order to possibly create a sensation.
The KSC is in the fast lane
Karlsruher SC will go into this game with a lot of self-confidence. Despite all the optimism, Eichner remains careful not to treat the current situation lightly. The focus is on respectful preparation for the opponent, who has shown a lot of fighting spirit in his previous appearances. Who knows, maybe ZFC Meuselwitz will make history with an outstanding game and a surprising win?
It will be a match with a lot of excitement – both on and off the pitch! The conditions are clear: a favorite against an underdog. And while spectators wait for the next chapter of this fascinating cup story, it remains to be seen whether KSC will live up to expectations or whether Meuselwitz will cause a surprise and reach the next round.