Augsburg and Nürnberg have advanced to the third round of the DFB-Pokal. The Augsburg team defeated FC Cottbus 2:0, while Nürnberg won 5:3 in a penalty shootout against Viktoria Cologne. The Munich Löwen failed to qualify, losing 0:2 to FC Kiel. Other teams advancing include Leipzig, Bremen, Hoffenheim, Elversberg, Leverkusen, Hertha, and Hannover. Additionally, the third-tier team Sonnenhof Großaspach qualified. The Löwen, who play in the Bundesliga, failed to advance after losing to Kiel in the first round. Augsburg's victory is notable as FC Cottbus plays in the 2. Bundesliga, highlighting Augsburg's dominance. Nürnberg's penalty shootout win underscores the team's stability in critical moments. The Löwen, who compete in the Bundesliga, must improve their performance in the cup to advance further. The results of the first round of the DFB-Pokal show that the competition in the second round is stronger, and the teams advancing must prepare for a challenging path.