The 19,962 spectators in the sold-out stadium on Hafenstrasse created an electric atmosphere long before kick-off and showed their class during the minute's silence for the late idol of both clubs, Frank Mill.

Borussia Dortmund must kick off their German Cup campaign with a commanding performance against third-tier club Rot-Weiss Essen on Monday, with the domestic competition being the shortest path to a title,

The Bundesliga side needed a late finish to break the third-division club's resistance, securing a nervous 1-0 victory.

Borussia Dortmund left it late to defeat third division Rot-Weiss Essen 1-0 and progess to the DFB-Pokal second round. Niko Kovač named a mostly full-strength side, but will have been disappointed with his side's efforts for large parts as they toiled against a side two leagues below them.

Here are the live streaming details, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch DFB-Pokal match between Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia Dortmund.