GOLAZONEWSHoffenheim eliminated from DFB-Pokal by Holstein Kiel
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- TSG Hoffenheim exited the DFB-Pokal in the second round.
- The match against Holstein Kiel was decided by a penalty shootout.
- Two Hoffenheim players sustained injuries during the fixture.
TSG Hoffenheim have been eliminated from the DFB-Pokal following a second-round defeat against second-division side Holstein Kiel. This result marks the failure of the club's first seasonal objective.
The contest required extra time and eventually a penalty shootout to determine a winner. Reflecting on the exit, the club acknowledged that their performance level was insufficient to progress in the competition.
In addition to the defeat, there is concern within the club regarding two players who were forced off the pitch due to injuries sustained during the match in Kiel.