Pejčinović's hat-trick: Stuttgart advances at the expense of Hansa Rostock

Total dominance

Dženan Pejčinović took the match ball home after a hat-trick that left Hansa Rostock with no answers. The final score of 4-0 not only reflects Stuttgart's superiority but also sets a new record for the largest margin in their three previous encounters.

From the outset, Stuttgart made their intentions clear. With 74% possession, the visiting team dominated the game, taking 20 shots compared to the 9 from the home side. Pejčinović opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a goal following a well-placed pass from Tiago Tomás. Just 19 minutes later, he struck again, this time assisted by Deniz Undav.

The turning point in the second half

The second half continued in the same vein. Stuttgart did not relent, and although Hansa Rostock tried to respond, the difference was evident. In the 74th minute, Tomás scored the third goal, making it clear that the result was practically sealed.

Pejčinović completed his hat-trick in the 82nd minute, solidifying his stellar performance and bringing his rating to an impressive 9.3, the highest of the match. Stuttgart not only advanced but did so with a performance that showcases their potential in this DFB Cup.

A clean sheet

As if that weren't enough, goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow had a standout performance, with 6 saves that kept Stuttgart's goal intact, a key factor in this victory. Hansa Rostock, despite their efforts, failed to convert their 6 shots on target.

With this result, Stuttgart secures a place in the next round of the DFB Cup, while Hansa Rostock faces elimination, highlighting the quality gap between the two teams in this match.