Match report

Hertha BSC Defeats SV Elversberg 3-0 in DFB Pokal

Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
3–0
FT
SV Elversberg
SV Elversberg
Oct 28, 2025

Hertha BSC displayed impressive form to defeat SV Elversberg 3-0, advancing further into the DFB Pokal competition. M. Cuisance opened the scoring in the 15th minute with an assist from D. Demme, followed by S. Gronning's goal at the 58-minute mark, assisted by M. Dardai. The match concluded with J. D. Thorsteinsson converting a penalty kick in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Hertha BSC secured victory with goals from M. Cuisance (15'), S. Gronning (58'), and J. D. Thorsteinsson (90'+3')
  • • SV Elversberg's Lukas Finn Pinckert was sent off for a red card in the 90th minute plus injury time
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred from both teams, including key changes by Hertha BSC in the second half

Lineups

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 2 J. Eitschberger (D)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 6 D. Demme (M)
  • 23 K. Eichhorn (M)
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher (M)
  • 10 M. Cuisance (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 17 S. Gronning (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 27 N. Kolbe
  • 37 T. Leistner
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson
  • 28 J. Dudziak
  • 30 P. Seguin
  • 18 L. Schuler
  • 22 M. Winkler

SV Elversberg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 N. Kristof (G)
  • 30 J. Gyamerah (D)
  • 19 L. Pinckert (D)
  • 31 M. Rohr (D)
  • 2 N. Mickelson (D)
  • 8 L. Poreba (M)
  • 6 A. Conde (M)
  • 9 O. Stange (M)
  • 10 B. Conte (M)
  • 29 T. Zimmerschied (M)
  • 22 Y. Ebnoutalib (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Boss
  • 3 F. Le Joncour
  • 21 L. Gunther
  • 11 J. Ceka
  • 14 J. Malanga
  • 17 F. Schmahl
  • 25 L. Petkov
  • 43 F. Keidel
  • 24 L. Schnellbacher

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    15' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cuisance · Assist: D. Demme
  2. SV Elversberg
    40' SV Elversberg Card · Yellow Card
    Jan Gyamerah

    Foul

  3. SV Elversberg
    54' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Stange · On: L. Petkov
  4. SV Elversberg
    54' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jan Gyamerah · On: F. Keidel
  5. Hertha BSC
    58' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gronning · Assist: M. Dardai
  6. SV Elversberg
    63' SV Elversberg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Conde
  7. SV Elversberg
    68' SV Elversberg Card · Yellow Card
    Lukas Finn Pinckert

    Foul

  8. Hertha BSC
    71' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Karbownik · On: N. Kolbe
  9. Hertha BSC
    71' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Eichhorn · On: P. Seguin
  10. SV Elversberg
    71' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Zimmerschied · On: J. Malanga
  11. SV Elversberg
    71' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Ebnoutalib · On: L. Schnellbacher
  12. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gronning · On: L. Schuler
  13. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Krattenmacher · On: M. Winkler
  14. SV Elversberg
    83' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Maximilian Rohr · On: F. Le Joncour
  15. Hertha BSC
    86' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Demme · On: J. D. Thorsteinsson
  16. SV Elversberg
    90'+3 SV Elversberg Card · Red Card
    Lukas Finn Pinckert

    Professional foul last man

  17. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    J. D. Thorsteinsson

Match Stats

Stat Hertha BSC SV Elversberg
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 418 468
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 405
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Cuisance's early goal (15') set a strong tone for Hertha BSC and pressured SV Elversberg throughout the game.
  • ▸ SV Elversberg suffered a significant setback with two yellow cards in quick succession at 63' and 68', disrupting their rhythm just as S. Gronning scored to extend Hertha's lead.