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U19 cup dream shattered: FCK lost 2-0 to Ingolstadt in the round of 16
The U19 of FC Ingolstadt won against Kaiserslautern 2-0 in the DFB Cup round of 16 at the Audi Sportpark on November 9, 2025.
U19 cup dream shattered: FCK lost 2-0 to Ingolstadt in the round of 16
In the DFB Junior Cup, 1. FC Kaiserslautern's U19s suffered a bitter setback on November 9, 2025. In an exciting duel against the U19s of FC Ingolstadt, which was moved to an artificial turf pitch in the Audi Sportpark due to the unplayability of the grass pitch in the ESV stadium, the game was rather disappointing despite a committed performance from the Lauter team.
The game was balanced and competitive from the start, but with only a few chances to score on both sides. The FCK set the first pinprick in the 15th minute when Ben Lombardo had a great chance, but it was cleared off the line. In contrast, Ingolstadt made better use of their opportunity and took a 1-0 lead in the 41st minute with a goal from Hengmith.
Decisive moments of the game
The second half initially saw a committed FCK putting pressure on, but the tide turned for Kaiserslautern when Tanyel Eckstein was shown a yellow-red card in the 49th minute. Despite being outnumbered, the FCK U19s remained dominant in several phases, but were unable to score a goal. In the 80th minute, Ingolstadt rounded off the game with another goal from Apemegno, making the final score 2-0.
Coach Eimen Baffoun was disappointed after the game, but proud of his team's effort. “We fought well, but now we have to concentrate on the league,” he said, summing up the game. It is now important for the FCK to learn the lessons from this elimination and focus on the coming challenges in their own league.
Valuable statistics
| statistics | Details |
|---|---|
| Goals | 1:0 Hengmith (41st), 2:0 Apemegno (80th) |
| Yellow-red card | Eckstein (49.) |
| referee | Lauritz-Philipe Hafner |
| Viewers | 100 |
Ingolstadt defeated FCK in the round of 16, while other teams from all over Germany continue to look for their chances in the cup. For the FCK boys it will now be a matter of picking their heads up again and reacting strategically to the next league games. [global sports archive] provides comprehensive information on football leagues that are of interest to fans and coaches alike and are developments worth keeping an eye on in the future.
What remains is the hope of a successful return to the league, because even if losing the cup hurts, the path in everyday football is full of chances and possibilities.