Erfurt and Ingolstadt played out a 1:1 draw in the Round of 64 of the German Cup on 16 August 2026. The hosts had a red card to account for, while the visitors kept their discipline. No further details of the goals were supplied.
And here's the thing about a red card — it changes how a game plays out, whether you see the moment or not. The hosts were reduced to ten players at some stage, which gives context to a result that otherwise offers little analysis.
Ingolstadt arrived with reasonable momentum. They beat Eintracht Frankfurt II 1:0 on 9 August and Turbine Potsdam 1:0 shortly after. Three wins in five matches across May and August suggests a side finding its feet.
Erfurt's recent record tells a different story. The 0:10 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt Women in September 2024 remains the headline figure, though they did manage a 5:2 victory over Siegelbach in August of that year. By then, the pattern was clear — inconsistency masked by occasional flashes.
A point and a draw keeps the tie alive for both sides. The red card gives Erfurt a lesson to consider, while Ingolstadt can take satisfaction from avoiding defeat against a side that once lost ten goals in a single match.