Verl disappointed despite the chances - Saarbrücken saves happy point!

On Friday, December 6, 2024, the SC Verl and 1. FC Saarbrücken dueled as part of the 17th match day of the 3rd division. While the hosts of coach Alexander Ende ended up in front of a strong run and the goal of freeing themselves from the relegation zone, Saarbrücken wanted to continue his impressive trend. After nine games without defeat, the Saarlanders should not only extend their own series, but also make a jump forward in the table with another positive result. According to Best-based were optimistic that FC Saarbrücken can count on a draw or even a victory, since the form curve of the team was last stable and the defense had proven.

The game developed exciting and it was the SC Verl that set the first climax. In the 23rd minute, Steczyk converted a great pass from Taz to the lead, which the hosts earned. But Saarbrücken did not give up and shortly before half -time achieved the equalization by Neudecker, the clever reacted to the pass of Sontheimer (37th minute). The game was characterized by intensive duels and several controversial decisions of the referee. In particular, the revealed gate of Verl in the 52nd minute caused excitement when Kijeweski was whipped down due to a slight thrust, which was described by Kicker as a lucky moment for Saarbrücken. After a weaker second half, it finally remained 1-1, which secures a point for Saarbrücken, but with the feeling with the feeling that more would have been in it.

upcoming challenges

The next challenge for Saarbrücken is due against Alemannia Aachen next Sunday, while Verl has to prepare for the quarter -finals in the state cup against SV Rödinghausen, but was postponed for unproachability. Both teams now have the opportunity to analyze their services and add it again in the next game. In any case, the voltage in the 3rd division remains high and the efforts to get further up shape the rest of the season.