Holders Borussia Dortmund are out of this season’s DFB Cup at the Round of 16 stage after a first-half strike from Etienne Amenyido and an Axel Witsel own goal helped second-tier St. Pauli to a 2-1 win and a place in the the quarter-finals for the first time in 16 years.

St. Pauli 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Goals: 1-0 Amenyido 4' (assist: Hartel), 2-0 Witsel (o.g. 40'), 2-1 Haaland (pen. 58')

Dortmund had won their previous eight DFB Cup games before facing 2 Bundesliga leaders, Pauli, but BVB were quickly up against it at a lively Millerntor-Stadion where Etienne Amenyido connected with Marcel Hartel’s cut-back before finishing from close range. Thorgan Hazard was the two-goal hero as Dortmund progressed past Ingolstadt to set up this Round of 16 tie, yet he was denied an equaliser here when goalkeeper Dennis Smarsch came out on top in a one-v-one duel with the Belgian. Smarsch then repelled a Marco Reus effort, before Erling Haaland blasted over as the visitors increased the pressure. Undeterred, Pauli rekindled memories of a famous run to the tournament’s last four back in 2005/06 - the last time Die Kiezkicker had reached even this round - when Timo Schultz’s men doubled their lead before the break. Aiming to clear Guido Burgstaller’s menacing centre, Witsel inadvertently hacked into his own net, to the delight of the home fans.

Despite being top dogs in Germany’s second tier, the hosts had failed to win any of their previous three games before facing the Bundesliga’s second-placed side. It didn’t appear to affect morale as the Hamburg-based team almost increased their lead soon after the restart, Burgstaller’s header towards the corner smartly saved by Gregor Kobel. Still Pauli pressed, until the referee paused the action to confirm Jakov Medic had handled in the home area during a previous move. Never in doubt, Haaland stroked home the subsequent spot kick to breathe life into Marco Rose’s men. The five-time winners subsequently went in search of an all-important equaliser, however, tame Jude Bellingham and Donyell Malen efforts aside, Die Schwarzgelben never seriously threatened Smarsch’s goal as Pauli comfortably held on for a famous scalp.

Match stats

• Dortmund have either gone out at the last-16 stage or won the competition in the last nine seasons.
• Pauli last beat Dortmund on 30 November 1989 in the Bundesliga. They have two top-flight wins from 16 previous meetings, with Dortmund winning 11 and the two teams sharing three draws.
• While defending champions Dortmund have five DFB Cup trophies, St. Pauli have never won the competition. The furthest they have reached is the 2005/06 semi-finals, when they were beaten 3-0 by Bayern Munich.
• Haaland has scored eight goals in seven DFB Cup matches since joining Dortmund.
• Youssoufa Moukoko started his youth career at Pauli and scored 23 goals in just 13 games for Die Kiezkicker's age group teams.
• Dortmund had won their last eight DFB Cup matches, last losing in the competition since the 3-2 defeat to Werder Bremen in the 2019/20 round of 16.

Line-ups

Pauli: Smarsch – Ohlsson (Zander 74'), Lawrence (c), Medic, Paqarada – Smith, Irvine, Becker, Hartel – Amenyido (Dittgen 75'), Burgstaller (Makienok 90')
Unused subs: Vasilj, Ziereis, Buchtmann, Daschner, Ritzka, Benatelli
Out: Avevor (ankle), Kyereh (Africa Cup of Nations), Wieckhoff (knee)
Coach: Timo Schultz

Dortmund: Kobel – Meunier, Akanji (Zagadou 76'), Hummels, Guerreiro – Bellingham, Witsel (Moukoko 90') – Brandt, Reus (c), Hazard (Malen 65') – Haaland
Unused subs: Hitz, Schulz, Reinier, Tigges, Pongracic, Wolf
Out: Can (hip), Dahoud (back), Morey (knee), Reyna (match fitness), Schmelzer (knee), Unbehaun (hand)
Coach: Marco Rose

As it happened!

2 - 1

(2 - 0)

St. Pauli

FINAL

Dortmund

DFB Pokal
Round of 16 Round of 16 Millerntor-Stadion

90'

+ 1

PAULI KNOCK OUT DORTMUND

The holders are beaten by the Bundesliga 2 leaders. Stunning result for the Kiezkicker, who advance to the quarter-finals.

Full-time

86'

CHANGES

Moukoko, who started out at Pauli, is on for Dortmund. The hosts throw on Makienok...

86'

PATIENT PAULI

Dortmund leaving gaps at the back as they chase a late equaliser. Burgstaller could be in on the break, but Witsel does his job.

78'

SIDE NETTING!

Meunier whips a ball into the feet of Malen in the box, but he can only find the side netting. Pauli are on the back foot as we approach the final 10 minutes of normal time...

76'

Substitution

Dan-Axel Zagadou

Manuel Akanji

75'

HALF CHANCE!

Mats Hummels meets a Julian Brandt corner, but doesn't manage to land his header on target.

74'

Substitution

Maximilian Dittgen

Etienne Amenyido

74'

Substitution

Luca Zander

Sebastian Ohlsson

72'

USEFUL OUTLET

Malen's given BVB a lift. He's full of running and seeing plenty of the ball. There's a lack of precision about the final pass, though.

65'

MALEN ON

Hazard changed the game from the bench in the previous round against Ingolstadt. Can Malen do the same?

65'

Substitution

Donyell Malen

Thorgan Hazard

58'

DORTMUND BACK IN IT

Haaland sends Smarsch the wrong way from the spot. That's his 22nd goal in 19 competitive appearances this season.

58'

Erling Haaland

GOAL!

2:1

57'

PENALTY!

Hummels' cross into the box catches Medic's hand. A VAR review confirms the decision. Huge chance for Haaland from the penalty spot...

54'

BURGSTALLER!

Dortmund have dominated possession since the restart, but Pauli almost add a third. Smith's cross finds top scorer Burgstaller, whose header draws a strong save out of Kobel.

47'

WARNING SHOT

Bellingham catches the ball on the volley, but it's a routine stop for Smarsch. He's sure to be a busy bee this season half...

46'

NO CHANGES

Both teams as you were. Dortmund did create chances; Rose isn't hitting the panic button yet...

Kick-off!

Half-time

45'

HALF-TIME: PAULI 2-0 DORTMUND

St. Pauli are 45 minutes or so from a place in the DFB Cup quarter-finals, at the expense of holders Dortmund! BVB need a Plan B, and fast!

40'

PAULI SCORE AGAIN!

Dortmund suddenly have it all to do. Burgstaller collects a chipped pass and arrows a ball into the danger zone. In trying to prevent it finding Amenyido, Witsel succeeds only in turning the cross past his own goalkeeper.

40'

Axel Witsel

OWN GOAL!

2:0

35'

FINAL BALL

Dortmund pass up two promising forays into Pauli territory. The build-up is easy on the eye, but the final ball - first from Hazard and then Reus - doesn't deliver.

26'

TALKING TACTICS

Pauli are sitting deep, defending in numbers and looking to hit Dortmund on the counter. Hartel has a go from range, but doesn't test Kobel.

20'

HAALAND!

Good spell for Dortmund as Hazard tests Smarsch from just inside the area. Haaland then hammers an effort over, before seeing a goal-bound effort from a tight angle blocked.

18'

CHANCE!

Hummels pings a trademark pass over the top of the Pauli defence. Reus only has Smarsch to beat, but places his shot straight at the goalkeeper.

14'

SOLID AS A ROCK

Pauli are giving precious little away. It's no wonder they're among the top five best defences in Bundesliga 2.

7'

HAZARD WARNINGS

Hazard comes in off the left and warms the palms of Smarsch. The follow-up is blocked, but he's offside anyway.

4'

PAULI STRIKE FIRST!

The hosts have been threatening, and make the most of their first real opening. Hartel drives inside and finds Amenyido, who doesn't mess about with his finish from close range. What are Dortmund made of?

4'

Etienne Amenyido

GOAL!

1:0

2'

ELSEWHERE

Karlsruhe are the first team through to the quarter-final stage, after beating 1860 Munich 1-0. Bundesliga club Cologne trail Bundesliga 2's Hamburg 1-0 in extra time, while Bochum are at home to Mainz in an all-Bundesliga tie.

Kick-off!

PEDIGREE

Dortmund have won their last eight DFB Cup matches, and haven't lost in the competition since the 3-2 defeat to Werder Bremen in the 2019/20 round of 16. Curiously, Die Schwarzgelben have either been knocked out at this stage or gone on to reach the final in the last eight seasons.

THE STORY SO FAR

Dortmund have made an unblemished start to their DFB Cup defence, beating Wehen Wiesbaden (3-0) and Ingolstadt (2-0). Pauli got the better of Magdeburg in the opening round, but needed extra time to see off Bundesliga 2 rivals Dynamo Dresden.

MORE ON THOSE TEAMS

Marwin Hitz usually gets the nod in the DFB Cup, but Marco Rose is taking no chances in naming No.1 Gregor Kobel between the posts. Thomas Meunier also starts, after shaking off a knock, while Manuel Akanji and Axel Witsel return to the side. Thorgan Hazard is preferred to Donyell Malen in attack. As for St. Pauli, head coach Timo Schultz makes a handful of changes to the team held to a 2-2 draw by Erzgebirge Aue at the weekend. Philipp Ziereis, Christopher Buchtmann and Maximilian Dittgen drop to the bench.

DORTMUND STARTING LINE-UP

Kobel – Meunier, Akanji, Hummels, Guerreiro – Bellingham, Witsel – Brandt, Reus (c), Hazard – Haaland

DORTMUND SUBS

Hitz, Zagadou, Schulz, Moukoko, Reinier, Malen, Tigges, Pongracic, Wolf

PAULI STARTING LINE-UP

Smarsch – Ohlsson, Lawrence (c), Medic, Paqarada – Smith, Irvine, Becker, Hartel – Amenyido, Burgstaller

PAULI SUBS

Vasilj, Ziereis, Buchtmann, Dittgen, Daschner, Makienok, Zander, Ritzka, Benatelli

WELCOME!

First in Bundesliga 2 meets second in the Bundesliga as St. Pauli host Borussia Dortmund, with a place in the DFB Cup quarter-finals on the line. Who will prevail? Stay tuned to find out!

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