SC Freiburg advanced to the next DFB-Pokal round with a 5-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf. The win was secured after 25 minutes when Philipp Lienhart opened the scoring, and Freiburg dominated the second half, with the third-tier club managing only one goal. Lienhart scored twice, while substitute Kevin Kudelski added the fifth goal. Coach Christian Strelnikov's team showcased a clear performance that secured their place in the next round.
FSV Mainz and Borussia Mönchengladbach also secured spots. Mainz defeated the fifth-tier Krieschow with 9-0, with Phillipp Mwene setting up two of Tietz's four goals. Gladbach beat TSV Schott Mainz 5-0, with Kevin Stöger contributing an assist. St. Pauli, however, lost to Eintracht Braunschweig and was eliminated. The three teams advanced to the next round, while others like St. Pauli failed to progress.
