Aué hosted Elbflorenz in the German Cup on 23 August 2026, and the visitors made no mistake of it. Elbflorenz won 38-25, running out comfortable victors in what was a one-sided contest from the start. The final scoreline reflected the gap between the two sides, and the hosts were never really in it.
And here's the thing about this result — Elbflorenz simply outclassed Aué in every department. They scored thirteen more goals, and the margin of victory tells you everything you need to know about the difference in quality. Aué never got going, and by then it was too late to turn things around.
To be fair, Aué's recent record shows a team that has been struggling to find consistency. Their last five matches all ended in draws or narrow defeats, and this result adds to that pattern. Elbflorenz, meanwhile, have shown they can win and they can lose, but they have the ability to dominate when they click.
The visitors' last five games include wins against Dornagen Bayer and Oppenweiler/Bagnang, along with losses to Essen and Dormagen. Their form has been uneven, but they clearly had the edge here. Elbflorenz worked the channels well enough to build up a lead that never really looked under threat.
What this means for Aué is another defeat to add to their collection, and another chance to learn from. Elbflorenz move on with confidence, having shown they can handle the pressure of a cup fixture. The scoreline tells the story — 38-25 — and there's not much more to say about it.