HEBC Hamburg 0-5 Borussia Dortmund: Inacio double & Silva strike in DFB-Pokal rout (full match highlights)

The magic of the DFB-Pokal was in full display, but for Borussia Dortmund, it was a straightforward evening against fifth-tier side HEBC Hamburg. Head coach Niko Kovac made seven changes to the lineup, and his rotated squad eventually cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory. The match took time to ignite, with the Oberliga club holding their own for the first half-hour, but the breakthrough came in the 33rd minute. Julian Ryerson's low cross was turned into his own net by HEBC captain Janek Wrede, who works in the HSV scouting department by day. This was the real turning point of the game. Two minutes later, Daniel Svensson finished off a slick move to make it 2-0, and teenage sensation Samuele Inacio, who was playing for the second team just last season, bagged a quick-fire double in first-half stoppage time, scoring in the 41st and 45+2nd minutes. Fábio Silva added a fifth in the 59th minute after neat build-up play involving Joey Wiemann. This was a stark reminder that Dortmund crashed out in the round of 16 last year against Leverkusen, but this time they are making a statement. The Athletic's report highlighted Kovac's post-match praise for his squad's professionalism, and he noted that the team had 22 shots and 74% possession. A staggering 45,917 fans packed the Volksparkstadion, setting a new attendance record for a fifth-tier club in the competition. HEBC's fans celebrated despite the loss, creating an atmosphere that even impressed the visitors. Was this just a routine win, or a warning to the rest of the Bundesliga? With this performance, Dortmund have sent a clear message that they mean business in the Pokal this season.