Eintracht Frankfurt: Record victory in DFB-Pokal against St. Tönis

By halftime, the score was already 6:0 for the visitors, who did not let up after the break either. Within just a few minutes of the restart, the Frankfurt side extended the lead to 9:0 before the final score of 11:0 was reached. In this phase as well, the team's efficiency in front of the opposing goal was on display.

Defenders score twice

Defender Robin Koch underlined Eintracht's dominance with a brace and was thus among the most notable performers of the evening. His partner in central defense, Kaua Santos, also added his name to the scoresheet and demonstrated that the Frankfurt defense contributes its share in attack.

In goal for the Hessians was Michael Zetterer, who was relieved in the second half by the substitute Kaua Santos – a change that underscored the team's tactical flexibility. The attacking depth of the squad was also evident from a look at the scoresheet.

Striker Younes Ebnoutalib and new signing Jonathan Burkardt, who had been called into the starting lineup by Adi Hütter, were among the other goalscorers. Burkardt, who is only wearing the Frankfurt shirt since this season, slotted seamlessly into the collective with a goal.

Transfer interest in Brassier

Parallel to the action on the pitch, Bild-Zeitung reported Frankfurt's interest in the French defender Lilian Brassier. The 23-year-old is currently under contract at Stade Rennes and has a market value of around twelve million euros, which the Hessians, according to their own statements, still want to negotiate down.

The victory against the cup debutant is above all a signal from Eintracht Frankfurt to the rest of the league. With an eye on the upcoming tasks in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, Adi Hütter's team has gained confidence and simultaneously broken its own record.

Outlook on the second round

For SC St. Tönis, despite the historic defeat, the memory of an unforgettable cup match at their own home ground remains. The club from North Rhine-Westphalia had qualified as a promoted side into the Oberliga for the first main round and were able to take on a Champions League participant.

In the second round of the DFB-Pokal, a different opponent now awaits the Frankfurt side. The draw is expected in the coming days, after which the Hessians will begin their preparations for the next competitive match.