Hailstorm Halts Leverkusen’s DFB-Pokal Clash Before a Convincing Win
Hey everyone, you won’t believe what happened in the first round of the DFB-Pokal between Bayer Leverkusen and SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. The match, which kicked off in Aspach, got an incredibly dramatic start—not because of a spectacular goal or a red card, but because of the weather. Literally. After just 17 minutes of play, a thunderstorm rolled in with rain, gusting winds, lightning, and hailstones the size of golf balls. At 6:17 PM, the referee, Michael Bacher, had no choice but to interrupt the game at 0-0, leaving both teams standing on a field suddenly covered in ice.
Fans and players alike were stunned as the storm unleashed its full force. Reports described the pitch as being “covered in golf ball-sized hail,” which made continuing the game simply impossible. After about ten minutes of waiting, there was still no sign that it could safely resume. But by 6:45 PM, the stadium announcer informed everyone that the game would restart at 7 PM, once the field was cleared of water and debris. So after roughly a 40-minute delay, play finally resumed in the 18th minute.
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Once the game got going again, it quickly became clear that Leverkusen had no trouble finding their rhythm despite the interruption. Patrik Schick opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, giving his team a crucial lead. The advantage was doubled in the 74th minute when Arthur found the net, putting Leverkusen firmly on track for the next round of the cup. Later on, additional goals came from Alejandro Grimaldo and 19-year-old newcomer Christian Kofane, ensuring a 4-0 victory.
The home side, Grossaspach, faced further challenges as they finished the match with only nine players after two send-offs. So while the match started with a storm that literally stopped play in its tracks, it ended in a decisive win for Leverkusen. The early interruption might have delayed the action and frustrated fans, but it didn’t slow down the Bundesliga club’s progress.
In the end, this game will be remembered not just for the goals but for the extraordinary weather interruption that added an unexpected twist. Leverkusen’s victory keeps them moving toward the second round, and it shows that even a sudden hailstorm can’t stop a team on form.
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