Union Berlin tie confirmed
The German Football Association has confirmed details of the second round of the DFB Cup: The tie between the Werkself and Union Berlin will be played on Tuesday 24 October at 18.30 CET.
The 16 matches in the second round of the DFB Cup will be played in four blocks. Half of the games will be played on Tuesday 24 October: The first four ties, including the Werkself match, will kick off at 18.30 CET. Four other matches will follow in the evening (20.45 CET) – the same kick-off times apply to the remaining eight cup ties on the following day.
All Cup ties will be broadcast on Sky.
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