Aue, which was relegated from the third division, got off to a blistering start in the cup match. But Hoffenheim capitalized on its chances with clinical precision and set the stage for an away victory early on. Aue didn't manage a single shot on goal in the first half. | more
Without national team goalkeeper Oliver Baumann and forward Fisnik Asllani, Hoffenheim had little trouble against Erzgebirge Aue, which was relegated from the third division. Above all, the team was highly efficient in converting its scoring chances. | more
