SGM Dotternhausen 1 vs 9 SGM Grosselfingen

On 14 September 2025, SGM Dotternhausen travelled to face SGM Grosselfingen at their neutral venue in Grosselfingen for a cup tie that kicked off at 12:30am. The match ended in a heavy 9-1 defeat for Dotternhausen after 90 minutes of football under the watchful eye of referee Gradimir Janjic.

SGM Dotternhausen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking support. Louis Koch took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, with a back four comprising Thilo Gauss at right back, Daniel Kastl and Fabian Klein as the central defensive pairing, and Josua Scherer on the left flank. In midfield, Finn Hietmann and Max Krüger operated as the two central midfielders tasked with breaking up play and distributing the ball. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfield roles were filled by Nico Triebswetter on the right, Timo Müller centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Luca Flatt on the left. Leading the line was striker Rayan Cismanescu, expected to spearhead the attack. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

From the outset, SGM Grosselfingen dominated proceedings, quickly imposing their rhythm on the game. The first half saw Dotternhausen struggle to contain the relentless pressure and incisive attacking play of their opponents. Despite their efforts to maintain shape and discipline, the visitors found themselves repeatedly breached at the back.

At the interval, the scoreline already reflected the dominance of Grosselfingen, with Dotternhausen trailing by a significant margin. The defensive unit of Gauss, Kastl, Klein, and Scherer were under constant siege, while the midfield duo of Hietmann and Krüger found it difficult to stem the tide or provide meaningful service to their attacking trio.

The second half continued in a similar vein, with Grosselfingen extending their lead further. Dotternhausen’s lone goal offered a brief moment of respite but was ultimately overshadowed by the visitors’ overwhelming superiority. The attacking midfielders Triebswetter, Müller, and Flatt were unable to create sustained chances, and striker Cismanescu was isolated up front against a well-organised defence.

Throughout the match, Koch in goal was kept busy, facing a barrage of shots that tested his reflexes and positioning. Despite his efforts, the defensive frailties in front of him were exploited repeatedly. The midfield pairing’s attempts to regain control were thwarted by Grosselfingen’s high tempo and incisive passing.

In summary, SGM Dotternhausen’s 4-2-3-1 formation was unable to withstand the offensive onslaught from SGM Grosselfingen, who ran out comfortable 9-1 winners in this cup encounter. The visitors will need to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of their next fixture.