Braunschweig Upsets Hertha Berlin in DFB-Pokal Thriller
BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany (Interstat) — Eintracht Braunschweig delivered a stunning 1-0 upset over Hertha Berlin in the DFB-Pokal on Saturday, defying pregame projections. The match, played at a rain-soaked Eintracht-Stadion, was decided by a 63rd-minute goal from defender Brian Behrendt. His header secured the victory for the home side. Hertha Berlin, which entered the match as a significant favorite, was shut out despite several chances. The result advances Braunschweig in the German cup competition while eliminating Hertha. Behrendt’s decisive goal was the defining moment in a tightly contested match where the underdog capitalized on a key set-piece opportunity.