Verl vs 24.08.26 16:000 – 3Full Time
Hamburger SV — DFB Pokal: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Grønbæk brace fires Hamburger SV past Verl into next round
Hamburger SV cruised into the next round of the DFB Pokal with a 3-0 win away at Verl in a Round of 64 tie played at Sportclub Arena. A first-half strike settled the contest before two goals in quick succession after the interval put the outcome beyond doubt for Orest Shala's side.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Albert Grønbæk opened the scoring in the 40th minute, converting after being teed up by Patson Daka to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at the break. Grønbæk struck again just a minute into the second half, this time assisted by L. Lemke, before Lemke turned scorer himself in the 50th minute, finishing off a Nicolai Remberg assist to make it 3-0.
Despite Verl holding the edge in possession at 57 percent and matching Hamburger SV with nine shots apiece, it was the away side who made their chances count, hitting the target six times to Verl's two. Lars Erbst booked one player, from the home side, as Verl's resistance faded after the early setback.
Grønbæk was the architect of Hamburger SV's victory, scoring twice including the decisive second-half opener, and was rated the match's top performer with a 9.2. Lemke also impressed, contributing a goal and an assist as part of the second-half surge.
Hamburger SV were far more clinical in front of goal, landing six of their nine shots on target compared with Verl's two from nine.
Hamburger SV won 3–0 away against Verl (half-time 0–1).
Verl met Hamburger SV in the DFB Pokal (Round of 64). Kick-off was Monday, 24 August 2026, 16:00 UTC at Sportclub Arena. Referee: Lars Erbst.
Team pages: Verl · Hamburger SV · DFB Pokal
Key moments
- 40' Goal: Albert Grønbæk (assist: Patson Daka) — 0–1 · Watch Albert Grønbæk's goal video (40')
- 46' Goal: Albert Grønbæk (assist: L. Lemke) — 0–2 · Watch Albert Grønbæk's goal video (46')
- 50' Goal: L. Lemke (assist: Nicolai Remberg) — 0–3 · Watch L. Lemke's goal video (50')
Starting line-ups
Verl (4-2-3-1)
Hamburger SV (3-4-3)
About this match
On this page: the Verl vs Hamburger SV 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 Albert Grønbæk's goal against Verl (40').
- Watch Albert Grønbæk's goal against Verl (46').
- Watch L. Lemke's goal against Verl (50').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Verl 0–3 Hamburger SV. Explore more on the Verl and Hamburger SV team pages or the DFB Pokal page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Verl vs Hamburger SV?
Hamburger SV won 3–0 away against Verl (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Verl vs Hamburger SV?
Albert Grønbæk (40') for Hamburger SV; Albert Grønbæk (46') for Hamburger SV; L. Lemke (50') for Hamburger SV.
›Where can I watch Verl vs Hamburger SV highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Verl 0–3 Hamburger SV are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.