Kickers Offenbach shocks Karlsruher SC in DFB-Pokal

Regionalliga side pulls off stunning upset against 2. Bundesliga giants

Kickers Offenbach, a fourth-tier German soccer club, pulled off a stunning upset on Monday by defeating Karlsruher SC, a second-tier side, in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion in Offenbach, and Kickers took the lead in the 18th minute through a goal from forward Dominik Wanner.

Karlsruher fought back and equalized in the 35th minute through a goal from defender Daniel Gordon, but Kickers regained the lead just before halftime when midfielder Rafael Garcia scored.

Karlsruher piled on the pressure in the second half, but Kickers held on for a famous victory.

The victory is a major upset, as Karlsruher is a much more experienced and well-resourced club than Kickers.

It is also a major boost for Kickers, who are hoping to gain promotion to the 3.Liga this season.

The victory is also a reminder that anything is possible in the DFB-Pokal, which is one of the most prestigious cup competitions in the world.