Marcel Pfaar: Hemelingen's goalkeeper on the big DFB Cup stage!

Marcel Pfaar: Hemelingen's goalkeeper on the big DFB Cup stage!

The SV Hemelingen faces a historical event: On August 16, 2025, the team will meet VfL Wolfsburg in the DFB Cup. After the team became a master of the Bremen League and Bremen Cup winner last season, this is the first DFB Cup game in the club's history. The anticipation is huge, and captain Marcel Pfaar already has clear ideas about how the encounter should work.

"We have to appear defensively and just enjoy the game," says Pfaar, who is already a lot of responsibility as a goalkeeper. The game takes place in the stadium on the Berlin Ring in Verden on the Aller, and the kick -off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. On this day, Pfaar will also marry his long -time friend Yasemin, a double reason to celebrate.

a second time in the DFB Cup

Marcel Pfaar already has experience in the DFB Cup, even if the memories of his previous game in this competition are somewhat painful. At the age of 19 he lost with the BSC Hastedt in a previous DFB Cup game against Borussia Mönchengladbach with 1:11. Nevertheless, he brings the necessary ambition and hopes to make the next chapter of his cup story more successful. "Of course I would have liked to play against FC St. Pauli, but Wolfsburg is also a strong opponent," he adds.

The draw of the DFB Cup followed the entire team in a restaurant, and the excitement was felt when the name Wolfsburg fell. The DFB Cup, which has been known as a Tschammer Cup since its introduction in 1935, has a long tradition and is considered one of the most important competitions in German football, including 64 teams, including all Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga clubs as well as the best teams in the 3. League. The winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League, unless he has already qualified for the UEFA Champions League, which only underlines the importance of this competition.

changes in the team and outlook

The Heimelingen team has strengthened qualitatively and not only strives for a strong appearance in the trophy, but also the championship in the coming season. Pfaar has over 150 league games on the hump and has improved significantly in various areas. He plans to motivate his younger teammates: "Be brave and enjoy the game!"

A small bitter pill remains, however: Pfaar cannot take part in training due to an injury with bleeding in the wrist, but hopes to be fit until the game. He has a very special goal in mind: a jersey from Wolfsburg's goalkeeper Kamil Grabara as a memorial. Despite the challenges, SV Hemelingen is optimistic and is determined to cause a stir in the DFB Cup.

A highlight of this competition are the numerous surprises and the exciting atmosphere that can also be found in DFB Cup history. A success for SV Hemelingen would definitely be registered in the annals of the club's history and strengthen pride in the region. More information about the game is available on Kicker

It will not only be an important step for the club, but also a special experience to experience the encounter as part of an exciting cup season - a real spectacle that you can look forward to!