Football, DFB Cup, Rot-Weiß Essen v FC St Pauli

Aug 23, 2026

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Max Geschwill of Rot-Weiss Essen and Branimir Hrgota of FC St. Pauli battle for the ball during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026, in Essen, Germany Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images Max Geschwill of Rot-Weiss Essen and Branimir Hrgota of FC St. Pauli battle for the ball during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at the Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026 in Essen, Germany Photo by Ralf Treese DeFodi Images Photo by Ralf Treese DeFodi Images
Rot Weiss Essen fans during the DFB Cup match between Rot Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026, in Essen, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images. Fans of Rot-Weiss Essen during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026 in Essen, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images.
Joel Chima Fujita of FC St. Pauli and goalkeeper Jakob Golz of Rot-Weiss Essen battle for the ball during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026, in Essen, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images. Joel Chima Fujita of FC St. Pauli and goalkeeper Jakob Golz of Rot-Weiss Essen battle for the ball during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026 in Essen, Germany Photo by Ralf Treese DeFodi Images Photo by Ralf Treese DeFodi Images
Joel Chima Fujita of FC St. Pauli and goalkeeper Jakob Golz of Rot-Weiss Essen battle for the ball during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026, in Essen, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images. Joel Chima Fujita of FC St. Pauli and goalkeeper Jakob Golz of Rot-Weiss Essen battle for the ball during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026 in Essen, Germany Photo by Ralf Treese DeFodi Images Photo by Ralf Treese DeFodi Images
Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli looks dejected during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026, in Essen, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images. Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli looks dejected during the DFB Cup match between Rot-Weiss Essen and FC St. Pauli at Stadion an der Hafenstrasse on August 23, 2026 in Essen, Germany Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli: Marvin Obuz (RWE) and Tomoya Ando (Pauli) battle for the ball at the Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli: Marek Janssen (RWE) and Ben Voll (Pauli) battling for the ball at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli; Marcus Mathisen of St. Pauli in action with the ball, solo play at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Arkadiusz Pyrka, St. Pauli watches the game at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men’s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Marek Janssen (RWE) celebrates his goal, making the score 1–0, at the Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Uwe Koschinat, RWE gesturing, gestures, Essen Stadium on Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Jakob Golz, RWE at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Martijn Kaars, Pauli is disappointed, Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Martijn Kaars, Pauli with facial expressions, Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Martijn Kaars, Pauli is disappointed, Essen Stadium on Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, Germany, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, David Nemeth (Pauli) scores with a header at the Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Arkadiusz Pyrka (Pauli) in action with the ball, individual play, Essen Stadium on Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Max Geschwill, RWE visits Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, David Nemeth Pauli in action with the ball, solo play, Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx
Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, August 23, 2026, GER, Men s, DFB Cup, Round 1, 2026–2027 Season, RW Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Photo: Coach Marcel RAPP, St. Pauli. For editorial use only. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, August 23, 2026, GER, Men s, DFB Cup, Round 1, 2026–2027 Season, RW Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Photo: Coach Marcel RAPP, St. Pauli. For editorial use only. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
August 23, 2026, Soccer, 1st Round of the DFB Cup, Rot Weiss Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Janne Sietan (Rot Weiss Essen), Branimir Hrgota (FC St. Pauli), Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, xRHR PHOTO DEx Copyright: DennisxEwert RHR-FOTOx RHR-FOTO DE
Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, August 23, 2026, GER, Men s, DFB Cup, 1st Round, 2026–2027 Season, RW Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Photo: Coach Marcel RAPP, St. Pauli. For editorial use only. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, August 23, 2026, GER, Men s, DFB Cup, 1st Round, 2026–2027 Season, RW Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Photo: Coach Marcel RAPP, St. Pauli. For editorial use only. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, August 23, 2026, GER, Men s, DFB Cup, 1st Round, 2026–2027 Season, RW Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Photo: Coach Marcel RAPP, St. Pauli. For editorial use only. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstrasse, August 23, 2026, GER, Men s, DFB Cup, 1st Round, 2026–2027 Season, RW Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Photo: Coach Marcel RAPP, St. Pauli. For editorial use only. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Ben Hüning, No. 15 of Rot-Weiss Essen, stands focused on the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße in Essen. In the background, the home team’s fan section, dressed in red, can be seen. Ben Hüning, No. 15 of Rot-Weiss Essen, is focused on the game. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Marek Janssen of Rot Weiss Essen stands focused in front of the packed fan section, dressed in red, at the stadium on Hafenstraße. The player is shown in a half-length portrait, with the background featuring the fans blurred. Marek Janssen of Rot Weiss Essen stands focused in front of the fan section. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Marek Janssen of RWE celebrates after scoring the goal on 08 23 2026 ¢ Soccer ¢ Rot Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli ¢ DFB Cup, Essen Stadium, Essen, DFB DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. NRW, Germany Copyright: xpepphotox xHorstxMauelshagenx pep00321, pep_20260823_hm
Marek Janssen (Essen 20) celebrates with Noah Phil Pesch (Essen 11) after scoring the 1-0 goal on August 23, 2026 ¢ Soccer ¢ Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli ¢ DFB Cup, Essen Stadium, Essen, DFB and DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. NRW, Germany Copyright: xpepphotox xHorstxMauelshagenx pep00321, pep_20260823_hm
Noah Pesch, No. 11 of Rot-Weiss Essen, runs with focus across the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße in Essen. In the background, spectators can be seen in the stands, as well as a goalkeeper in a black jersey. Noah Pesch, No. 11 of Rot-Weiss Essen, warming up at the stadium on Hafenstraße. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Rot Weiss Essen fans unfurl a large red-and-white banner in the packed stadium on Hafenstraße. The stands are packed with supporters wearing the club’s red and white colors. Rot Weiss Essen fans with a large banner in the stadium on Hafenstraße Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Marcus Mathisen of FC St. Pauli has the ball, closely followed by Marvin Obuz 10 of Rot-Weiss Essen at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße in Essen. In the background, you can see other players from both teams as well as the packed stands filled with red-and-white fan sections. Marcus Mathisen battles for the ball with Marvin Obuz 10 of Rot-Weiss Essen Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Jannik Hofmann of Rot Weiss Essen wins the ball against Joel Chima Fujita and Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße. In the background, Essen fans are loudly cheering on their team. Jannik Hofmann (No. 37), Rot Weiss Essen, in a tackle against FC St. Pauli Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
A Rot Weiss Essen player takes a shot from close range, while FC St. Pauli goalkeeper Voll 1 stretches to make a spectacular save. The ball lies between the two players on the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße. A Rot Weiss Essen forward shoots at FC St. Pauli goalkeeper Voll 1. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
David Nemeth of FC St. Pauli controls the ball in midfield; in the background is a player from Rot Weiss Essen. The match is taking place at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße in Essen in front of a packed home section. David Nemeth of FC St. Pauli has the ball in the DFB Cup. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Noah Pesch (No. 11, Rot-Weiss Essen) is standing at the corner flag in the stadium on Hafenstraße, setting up a corner kick. In the background, numerous Rot-Weiss fans are watching the action. Noah Pesch (No. 11, Rot-Weiss Essen) has the ball at the corner flag. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Semir Telalovi (No. 17, Rot-Weiss Essen) jumps for a header against an FC St. Pauli player wearing No. 15 (ANDO) in front of the packed home stands at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße. The ball is visible in the picture, both players are in the air; Semir Telalovi, No. 17 for Rot-Weiss Essen, is in a header duel against FC St. Pauli Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Rot Weiss Essen fans put on an impressive choreographed display in the packed stadium on Hafenstraße, featuring a giant banner reading Rot Weiss Essen. Red and white flags and cardboard signs round out the festive atmosphere in the stands. Rot Weiss Essen fans with a massive choreographed display at the stadium on Hafenstraße Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx
Louis Oppie of FC St. Pauli is standing on the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße in Essen and looking over his shoulder. In the background, the red-and-white fans of Rot-Weiss Essen can be seen in the stands. Louis Oppie of FC St. Pauli in the game against Rot-Weiss Essen Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Noah Pesch, No. 11 for Rot-Weiss Essen, drives the ball along the sideline at the stadium on Hafenstraße, while an FC St. Pauli player blocks his path. In the background, numerous Rot-Weiss fans watch the action. Noah Pesch, No. 11 for Rot-Weiss Essen, battles for the ball against FC St. Pauli. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Franci Bouebari 19 Rot Weiss Essen and Tony Menzel 8 Rot Weiss Essen stand on the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße before kickoff, flanked by players from FC St. Pauli. The stands in the background are packed with red-and-white RWE fans. Franci Bouebari (No. 19, Rot-Weiss Essen) and Tony Menzel (No. 8, Rot-Weiss Essen) in front of a packed crowd. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Marek Janssen, No. 20 of Rot-Weiss Essen, runs with focus across the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße. In the background, the packed stands filled with RWE fans and the DFB Cup banner are visible. Marek Janssen, No. 20 of Rot-Weiss Essen, in DFB Cup action Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Louis Oppie (No. 23) of FC St. Pauli controls the ball in the corner of the field, while Semir Telalovi (No. 17) of Rot-Weiss Essen runs alongside him in the background. In the background, other players from both teams can be seen, as well as the packed stands. Louis Oppie (No. 23) of FC St. Pauli has the ball at the stadium on Hafenstraße. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
An FC St. Pauli player runs across the field with the ball at his feet, followed by a Rot Weiss Essen player. In the background, the packed stands are filled with red-and-white fan sections. FC St. Pauli No. 13 dribbles the ball in the stadium on Hafenstraße. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Marvin Obuz, No. 10 for Rot-Weiss Essen, holds onto the ball in a one-on-one battle against an FC St. Pauli player in front of the packed home stands at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße. In the background, another Rot-Weiss player runs into the frame. Marvin Obuz, No. 10 for Rot-Weiss Essen, in a one-on-one battle against FC St. Pauli Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Jannik Hofmann (37, Rot-Weiss Essen) drives the ball forward, while Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli stays close behind him. The scene takes place in front of the packed West Stand at the stadium on Hafenstraße. Jannik Hofmann (37, Rot-Weiss Essen) in a footrace with Martijn Kaars Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Jannik Hofmann of Rot Weiss Essen dribbles the ball and beats Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli. The scene takes place in front of the packed West Stand at the stadium on Hafenstraße in Essen. Jannik Hofmann (No. 37, Rot Weiss Essen) in a tackle against Martijn Kaars. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Jannik Hofmann of Rot Weiss Essen drives the ball forward, while Joel Chima Fujita of FC St. Pauli puts pressure on him. In the background, Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli and Janne Sietan of Rot Weiss Essen watch the action unfold. Jannik Hofmann of Rot Weiss Essen battles for the ball with Joel Chima Fujita of FC St. Pauli. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx
Jannik Hofmann of Rot Weiss Essen holds onto the ball in a fierce duel against Joel Chima Fujita and Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli. In the background, Janne Sietan (No. 22, Rot Weiss Essen) watches the action at the Hafenstraße Stadium. Jannik Hofmann in a duel against Joel Chima Fujita and Martijn Kaars Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx

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August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli: Marvin Obuz (RWE) and Tomoya Ando (Pauli) battle for the ball at the Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli: Marek Janssen (RWE) and Ben Voll (Pauli) battling for the ball at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli; Marcus Mathisen of St. Pauli in action with the ball, solo play at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Arkadiusz Pyrka, St. Pauli watches the game at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men’s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Marek Janssen (RWE) celebrates his goal, making the score 1–0, at the Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Uwe Koschinat, RWE gesturing, gestures, Essen Stadium on Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Jakob Golz, RWE at Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Martijn Kaars, Pauli is disappointed, Essen, Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Martijn Kaars, Pauli with facial expressions, Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Martijn Kaars, Pauli is disappointed, Essen Stadium on Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, Germany, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, David Nemeth (Pauli) scores with a header at the Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Arkadiusz Pyrka (Pauli) in action with the ball, individual play, Essen Stadium on Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, Max Geschwill, RWE visits Essen s Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, GER, Soccer, Men s, DFB Cup, 2026–2027 Season, Rot-Weiss Essen vs. St. Pauli, David Nemeth Pauli in action with the ball, solo play, Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xAdrianxSchlüterx

August 23, 2026, Soccer, 1st Round of the DFB Cup, Rot Weiss Essen vs. FC St. Pauli, Janne Sietan (Rot Weiss Essen), Branimir Hrgota (FC St. Pauli), Essen Stadion an der Hafenstraße, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, xRHR PHOTO DEx Copyright: DennisxEwert RHR-FOTOx RHR-FOTO DE

Ben Hüning, No. 15 of Rot-Weiss Essen, stands focused on the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße in Essen. In the background, the home team’s fan section, dressed in red, can be seen. Ben Hüning, No. 15 of Rot-Weiss Essen, is focused on the game. Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx

Rot Weiss Essen fans unfurl a large red-and-white banner in the packed stadium on Hafenstraße. The stands are packed with supporters wearing the club’s red and white colors. Rot Weiss Essen fans with a large banner in the stadium on Hafenstraße Copyright: xspeedshotx xTimoxBluhmki-Schmidtx

Marek Janssen, No. 20 of Rot-Weiss Essen, runs with focus across the field at the stadium on Hafenstraße. In the background, the packed stands filled with RWE fans and the DFB Cup banner are visible. Marek Janssen, No. 20 of Rot-Weiss Essen, in DFB Cup action Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx

An FC St. Pauli player runs across the field with the ball at his feet, followed by a Rot Weiss Essen player. In the background, the packed stands are filled with red-and-white fan sections. FC St. Pauli No. 13 dribbles the ball in the stadium on Hafenstraße. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx

Jannik Hofmann of Rot Weiss Essen dribbles the ball and beats Martijn Kaars of FC St. Pauli. The scene takes place in front of the packed West Stand at the stadium on Hafenstraße in Essen. Jannik Hofmann (No. 37, Rot Weiss Essen) in a tackle against Martijn Kaars. Copyright: xRuhr.Pottraitx