Illertissen surprises: DFB Cup sensation against 1. FC Nürnberg!

Illertissen surprises: DFB Cup sensation against 1. FC Nürnberg!

An exciting evening for the fans of FV Illertissen! On August 16, 2025, the team created a small sensation in the DFB Cup by defeating 1. FC Nürnberg in the Vöhlinstadion. In tropically hot temperatures, over 5,000 spectators found their way into the stadium, which normally only has space for 3,000 fans. The backdrop was perfect for an exciting duel.

The game started brilliantly for Illertissen. Denis Milic gave his team the lead with an early goal in the second minute. The atmosphere in the stadium was great, and shortly before halftime Yannick Glessing increased the score to 2-0 (43rd minute). FC Nürnberg seemed to have difficulty creating really dangerous chances in the first half, even though they had more possession. Illertissen, on the other hand, took advantage of another opportunity to increase the score to 3-0, but this chance remained unused.

Drama in the final phase

The tide should turn in the second half. The FCN increased its offensive and was able to connect in the 66th minute through Berkay Yilmaz. Artem Stepanov followed in the 78th minute and equalized 2-2 in the final phase. The game seemed decided, but Illertissen didn't give up. In stoppage time, Tobias Rühle made it a surprising 3-3, and so the game went into extra time.

In extra time, the spectators continued to see an exciting game with chances on both sides, but the net remained untouched. A thunderstorm warning interrupted the game in the 75th minute and caused additional nervousness. But the teams held out until the penalty shootout decision.

The decision in the penalty shootout

The Illertissen team showed strong nerves in the penalty shootout. After four goals from both teams in the first half, it was Clayton Irigoyen who scored the decisive penalty and secured victory for his team. An unforgettable evening for Illertissen and his passionate fans!

The DFB Cup remains a competition full of surprises, and the game between Illertissen and Nuremberg is the best proof of this. The team has shown that they can achieve great achievements with passion and team spirit. No matter whether it's about sport or other topics, one thing is certain: football is still very important in Illertissen!