Overview

• Braunschweig struck first through Sven Köhler (8'), Ermedin Demirović equalized and later put VfB ahead (12', 60'), Fabio Di Michele Sanchez hit a late brace (77', 85') and Nick Woltemade forced extra time in the 89th minute.
• In extra time Sanoussy Ba’s own goal gave Stuttgart the lead (92') before Christian Conteh made it 4:4 with a sharp finish in the 105th minute.
• The shootout required 20 kicks, Alexander Nübel saved three penalties and Lorenz Assignon converted the decider for an 8:7 win after a 4:4 draw.
• Coach Sebastian Hoeneß had rested Woltemade after recent U21 duty and fielded Ramon Hendriks alongside Finn Jeltsch in central defense due to injuries to Jeff Chabot, Luca Jaquez and Ameen Al-Dakhil.
• The victory secured Stuttgart’s first competitive win of the season and a berth in October’s second round, with Braunschweig earning praise for a near-upset against the defending champions.