Holders Borussia Dortmund faced a shocking exit from DFB Cup at the hands of second-tier leaders St Pauli on Tuesday, going down 2-1 in the third round.

Etienne Amenyido gave St Pauli a fourth-minute lead from close range and Axel Witsel’s own goal in the 40th minute doubled their advantage.

Erling Haaland’s penalty not long before the hour mark reduced the arrears yet St Pauli hung to reach the last eight and secure a first win over Dortmund for 33 years.

“We caused ourselves several problems in the opening 15 minutes and also conceded a goal straightaway. That’s when it gets difficult,” head coach Marco Rose said.

“The way we went about trying to score the equaliser in the first half was a little rash. After going 2-0 down, we adjusted a few things. But the key issue is how we, as the holders, started this cup battle. We didn’t get that right.”

Bayern Munich were knocked out 5-0 by Borussia Moenchengladbach in round two implying that for the first time since 2011 at least one of Bayern or Dortmund won’t be in the last.