DFB-Pokal second-round draw: HSV away to Heidenheim

HSV have been drawn away to 1. FC Heidenheim in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw took place on Sunday evening (31st August) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, with long-time Bundesliga and FIFA referee Dr. Felix Brych, who retired from refereeing this summer after 359 Bundesliga matches, conducting the draw.

That means HSV will meet Heidenheim twice within a matter of weeks, with the Bundesliga fixture at the Volksparkstadion also scheduled for 20th September (15:30 CEST kick-off). Heidenheim reached the second round with a 5-0 victory away to Bahlinger SC, while HSV needed extra time to get past Oberliga side FK Pirmasens 2-1.

“Of course, we would have liked a home tie again in the cup, but now we’re looking forward to facing Heidenheim in what will be a very tough game. It’s a challenge we want to rise to and win,” said head coach Merlin Polzin in his immediate reaction to the draw.

The second-round matches will be played on 28th and 29th October, with exact kick-off times to follow.