Match report

Holstein Kiel Defeats FC 08 Homburg 2-0 in DFB Pokal

FC 08 Homburg
FC 08 Homburg
0–2
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
Aug 17, 2025

Holstein Kiel emerged victorious in their DFB Pokal clash against FC 08 Homburg with a convincing 2-0 win. The match was dominated by Holstein Kiel, who capitalized on early opportunities to secure the lead and maintain control throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Holstein Kiel defeated FC 08 Homburg 2-0 in the DFB Pokal.
  • • J. Tolkin scored the first goal for Holstein Kiel at the 24th minute, assisted by J. Therkelsen.
  • • Alexander Bernhardsson netted the second goal for Holstein Kiel in injury time of the second half.
  • • Magnus Knudsen and Manuel Kober received yellow cards for their respective teams.

Lineups

FC 08 Homburg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Gelt (G)
  • 31 T. Littmann (D)
  • 13 N. Roseler (D)
  • 4 M. Kober (D)
  • 3 F. Schumann (D)
  • 6 F. Baum (M)
  • 18 M. Goncalves
  • 29 M. Ristl (M)
  • 11 M. Mendler
  • 9 O. Kovacic (F)
  • 28 M. Gouras (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Hoffmann
  • 26 T. Steinmetz
  • 34 G. Walzer
  • 21 N. Jorg
  • 17 J. Petermann
  • 7 A. Qenaj
  • 41 K. Mata
  • 14 A. Suljic
  • 36 P. Steinhart

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Weiner (G)
  • 13 I. Nekic (D)
  • 5 C. Johansson (D)
  • 26 D. Zec (D)
  • 29 N. Niehoff (M)
  • 39 R. Wagner (M)
  • 24 M. Knudsen (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 7 S. Skrzybski (F)
  • 19 P. Harres (F)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Krumrey
  • 6 M. Ivezic
  • 3 M. Komenda
  • 23 L. Rosenboom
  • 8 F. Porath
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 15 K. Davidsen
  • 11 A. Bernhardsson
  • 25 M. Muller

Timeline

  1. Holstein Kiel
    24' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Tolkin · Assist: J. Therkelsen
  2. Holstein Kiel
    27' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Magnus Knudsen

    Foul

  3. FC 08 Homburg
    31' FC 08 Homburg Card · Yellow Card
    Manuel Kober

    Foul

  4. Holstein Kiel
    67' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Niehoff · On: F. Porath
  5. Holstein Kiel
    67' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Magnus Knudsen · On: S. Schwab
  6. Holstein Kiel
    68' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Timon Weiner · On: J. Krumrey
  7. FC 08 Homburg
    72' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kovacic · On: N. Jorg
  8. FC 08 Homburg
    72' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gouras · On: A. Suljic
  9. FC 08 Homburg
    83' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Littmann · On: T. Steinmetz
  10. FC 08 Homburg
    83' FC 08 Homburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Goncalves · On: J. Petermann
  11. Holstein Kiel
    85' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Skrzybski · On: Alexander Bernhardsson
  12. Holstein Kiel
    90'+5 Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    J. Therkelsen

    Time wasting

  13. Holstein Kiel
    90'+5 Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Therkelsen · On: K. Davidsen
  14. Holstein Kiel
    90' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexander Bernhardsson · Assist: S. Schwab

Match Stats

Stat FC 08 Homburg Holstein Kiel
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 72% 83%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 26
Corners 5 19
Total Passes 284 446
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 8
Shots on Target 3 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 204 372
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 5 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Tolkin at 24 minutes set the tone for Holstein Kiel, giving them a crucial lead in the DFB Pokal match.
  • ▸ Holstein Kiel's second goal by Alexander Bernhardsson in injury time sealed their victory and eliminated any hopes of a comeback from FC 08 Homburg.