Fortuna Beats Kreuzauer SC 8-1 to Advance in Cup

Fortuna secured an 8:1 victory against Bezirksligist Kreuzauer SC in the Bitburger-Pokal on Tuesday evening, advancing smoothly to the next round after dominating the first half with four goals. Fortuna Köln reported that head coach Matthias Mink utilized the fixture to heavily rotate his squad, leaving only Seymour Fünger, Bennit Bröger, and Georg Strauch in the starting lineup from the previous weekend’s win in Havelse.

How Fortuna Settled the Match Before Halftime

The newly formed visiting side needed only 13 minutes to break the deadlock at Kreuzau. David Savic sent Enzo Wirtz down the right flank, and Wirtz cut the ball back from the baseline for Timo Bornemann to tap in at the far post. Savic added a third goal in the 33rd minute from six yards out after a cross from Jonas Michelbrink, before scoring his second and the team’s fourth just before the break in the 37th minute following an assist from Robin Afamefuna.

How the Second Half Unfolded Across Both Cup Fixtures

Kreuzau pulled a goal back in the 64th minute when substitute Seydouba Sylla beat Afamefuna to score from eight yards out, leaving goalkeeper Ben Zich with no chance. Fortuna responded swiftly, with Romeo Aigbekaen turning his marker to score in the short corner in the 67th minute, followed by a low finish from Nico Thier in the 79th minute, a close-range shot from Rafael Garcia in the 85th minute, and a final solo effort from Savic in the 89th minute to cap off the 8:1 scoreline.

What the Result Changes for the Squad in the Cup

The commanding victory locks in Fortuna Köln’s progression to the round of 16 in the regional cup competition. Speaking after the final whistle, David Savic noted that scoring three goals in a single match is an uncommon achievement for him, adding that the team maintained control despite losing a bit of momentum at the start of the second period. Head coach Matthias Mink stated that his team fulfilled their mandatory task with good overall game control and logical scoring outcomes, allowing him to rest key players while preserving the side’s competitive edge in knockout play.

What Remains Open Regarding the Upcoming Draw

Neither club source specified the exact date, time, or opponent for the upcoming round of 16 fixtures in the regional cup competitions, leaving the identity of the next challengers and the precise scheduling of the matches unconfirmed as teams await the official tournament draw.