SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs 22.08.26 16:002 – 2(3-0 pen)After PenArminia Bielefeld — DFB Pokal: stats, lineups & analysis

Match report

Grossaspach edge out Bielefeld on penalties in DFB Pokal thriller

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach reached the next round of the DFB Pokal after beating Arminia Bielefeld 3-0 on penalties, with the tie finishing 2-2 after normal time at the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena.

AI-assisted match report written from official match data.

Jan Elias Rahn put the home side ahead in the 12th minute, but Bielefeld responded before the interval through Stefano Russo, who converted an assist from Maximilian Bauer in the 40th minute, and Joel Grodowski added a second two minutes later to send the visitors in front at the break. Fabian Eisele levelled from the penalty spot in the 55th minute to make it 2-2, a scoreline that held through the remainder of normal time.

Bielefeld's Joel Felix was sent off deep into stoppage time, leaving his side to see out extra time a man short before the shootout. Grossaspach held the edge in the run of play, with 53 percent of possession and 21 shots to Bielefeld's 13, and it was goalkeeper Jonas Kersken who ultimately proved decisive from the spot to send the hosts through 3-0 on penalties.

Kersken was outstanding in the shootout, earning a rating of 9.9 as his saves proved the difference in the penalty decider.

Grossaspach's dominance in front of goal was clear, outshooting Bielefeld 21 to 13 across the contest.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach and Arminia Bielefeld drew 2–2 (half-time 1–2). SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach won the penalty shootout 3–0.

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach met Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal (Round of 64). Kick-off was Saturday, 22 August 2026, 16:00 UTC at WIRmachenDRUCK Arena. Referee: Felix Bickel.

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Key moments

12' Goal: Jan Elias Rahn — 1–0 · Watch Jan Elias Rahn's goal video (12')
40' Goal: Stefano Russo (assist: Maximilian Bauer) — 1–1 · Watch Stefano Russo's goal video (40')
42' Goal: Joel Grodowski — 1–2 · Watch Joel Grodowski's goal video (42')
55' Goal (penalty): Fabian Eisele — 2–2 · Watch Fabian Eisele's goal video (55')
90+2' Red card: Joel Felix

Starting line-ups

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach (4-4-2)

Arminia Bielefeld (4-3-3)

Pre-match read

Arminia Bielefeld struggling away — only 20% wins (last 10)

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About this match

On this page: the SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Arminia Bielefeld final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this DFB Pokal fixture.

Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 2–2 Arminia Bielefeld. Explore more on the SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach and Arminia Bielefeld team pages or the DFB Pokal page.

Quick answers

›What was the final score of SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Arminia Bielefeld?

SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach and Arminia Bielefeld drew 2–2 (half-time 1–2). SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach won the penalty shootout 3–0.

›Who scored in SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Arminia Bielefeld?

Jan Elias Rahn (12') for SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach; Stefano Russo (40') for Arminia Bielefeld; Joel Grodowski (42') for Arminia Bielefeld; Fabian Eisele (55') (penalty) for SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach.

›Where can I watch SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach vs Arminia Bielefeld highlights?

Goal highlights and video clips from SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach 2–2 Arminia Bielefeld are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.