DFB-Pokal Report: Poulsen Scores Twice, Baumgartner Provides an Assist and a Goal, Nussa Seals the Win, Leipzig Defeats St. Pauli

Key Events

In the 12th minute, Leipzig took the lead as Smith’s back-pass to the goalkeeper went awry, allowing Poulsen to seize the ball and score from close range. Leipzig 1-0 St. Pauli.

In the 17th minute, Leipzig extended their lead when Gil Luada delivered a precise cross from the right flank, and Baumgartner headed it into the far corner. Leipzig 2-0 St. Pauli.

In the 28th minute, St. Pauli pulled one back in a scramble inside the box. Eggestein played the ball out, and Jilavogi unleashed a powerful shot that the goalkeeper couldn’t keep out despite touching it. Leipzig 2-1 St. Pauli.

In the 30th minute, Leipzig launched a counterattack, with Baumgartner breaking through the midfield and delivering a precise pass. Poulsen followed up with a strong finish. Leipzig 3-1 St. Pauli.

In the 58th minute, St. Pauli narrowed the gap again as Jilavogi played the ball to the right, and Smith hammered in a world-class goal. Leipzig 3-2 St. Pauli.

In the 80th minute, Leipzig secured the win when Elmas played a forward pass, and Nussa broke through two defenders in the box before scoring. Leipzig 4-2 St. Pauli.

Match Report

At 1:00 AM on October 30, the second round of the DFB-Pokal saw RB Leipzig host St. Pauli at home.

In the 35th minute, Gil Luada’s cross from the left was nearly met by Poulsen in front of the goal.

In the 43rd minute, Poulsen was fouled inside the box, but the referee did not award a penalty.

In the 53rd minute, Metz intercepted the ball in the opposition’s half, took a few touches, and fired a long-range shot that narrowly missed the goal.

The final whistle blew, and RB Leipzig won 4-2 against St. Pauli at home.

Player Lineups

RB Leipzig Starting XI: 26-Van der Voort; 4-Orban; 16-Klostermann; 5-Bisakunda; 44-Kämpl; 39-Henrichs; 3-Gil Luada; 18-Vermeulen; 9-Poulsen; 19-A席; 14-Baumgartner; Substitutes: 1-Gulacsi; 25-Cingl; 23-Lukba; 8-Haidara; 6-Elmas; 7-Nussa; 47-Gaber; 30-Sesko;

St. Pauli Starting XI: 22-Wassilji; 3-Metz; 5-Wall; 8-Smith; 7-Owen; 2-Saliakas; 23-Trey; 39-Wagner; 11-Eggestein; 17-Ofrayan; 29-Jilavogi; Substitutes: 32-Urslager; 25-De Vega; 21-Rizka; 4-Nemmers; 42-Schmitt; 10-Senani; 20-Erlstrang; 16-Buharfa; 19-Albers;