DFB-Pokal Semi-final: Poulsen Scores Twice, Baumgartner Assists and Scores, Leipzig Temporarily Leads St. Pauli

Key Events

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

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

At the 28th minute, St. Pauli pulled one back in a scramble inside the penalty area. Egestein distributed the ball, and Jilavaugy unleashed a powerful shot that the goalkeeper couldn’t keep out despite touching it. Leipzig 2-1 St. Pauli.

At the 30th minute, Leipzig countered, with Baumgartner breaking through and delivering an accurate pass to the edge of the penalty area. Poulsen followed up with a strong finish. Leipzig 3-1 St. Pauli.

Match Report

On the night of October 30 at 1 AM, in the second round of the DFB-Pokal, RB Leipzig hosted St. Pauli.

At the 35th minute, Gyrudo’s cross from the left wing almost found Poulsen at the front post.

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

At halftime, RB Leipzig led 3-1 against St. Pauli.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Starting XI: 26-Van der Woude; 4-Orban; 16-Klostermann; 39-Henrichs; 3-Gyrudo; 44-Kampl; 14-Baumgartner; 5-Bissouma; 18-Vermaelen; 9-Poulsen; 19-A-Silva; Substitutes: 1-Gulacsi; 25-Cingolini; 23-Lukba; 8-Haidara; 6-Elmas; 7-Nussa; 47-Gaber; 30-Sesko;

St. Pauli Starting XI: 22-Wassiljevic; 3-Metz; 5-Wall; 8-Smith; 7-Owen; 2-Zalikas; 23-Trey; 39-Wagner; 11-Egestein; 17-Oferian; 29-Jilavaugy; Substitutes: 32-Uerschlegel; 25-Dewigala; 21-Rizka; 4-Nemmers; 42-Schmitz; 10-Senani; 20-Alestrang; 16-Bouhafaf; 19-Albers;