Braunschweig saves second division in a dramatic relegation!

Braunschweig saves second division in a dramatic relegation!

Eintracht Braunschweig won 4: 2 after the first and second leg in a dramatic relegation duel against 1. FC Saarbrücken and thus secured the whereabouts in the second German Bundesliga. After the convincing 2-0 victory in the first leg, the team also showed a combative performance in the second leg, which ended with 2: 2 after an exciting extension.

The second leg took place in the Eintracht stadium in front of 21,854 spectators in the event of a pouring rain. Braunschweig started the game dominant, but good chances were initially awarded. Saarbrücken was able to take the lead in the 66th minute by Florian Krüger, who turned a penalty to a Var check. In the 81st minute, Kai Brünker increased to 2-0 for the guests. However, Braunschweig pushed for the equalization and met shortly before the end of the regular season.

an exciting second leg

in added time, specifically in the 90th+2. Minute, Fabio di Michele Sanchez scored the connection goal for Braunschweig, which tore the audience on the places. Just a minute later, in the 120th minute, Rayan Philippe finally equalized, who was crucial for staying in the league. Saarbrücken had to play outnumbered the last minutes after Calogero Rizzuto in the 90th+1. Minute received the yellow-red card.

statistics and further information

The statistics of the game show that Braunschweig always looked for control during the game despite the setbacks. Saarbrücken had chances of winning the game, but could not score any more goal. Since the relegation was reintroduced in the 2008/2009 season, only five second division teams have won them, while twelve third division teams were successful. This underlines the importance of victory for Braunschweig and the drama of the relegation battle.

For more detailed statistics and analyzes for this relegation, readers can view the comprehensive information on Kicker.de . The impressive outcome of this duel has put both the players and the fans of Eintracht Braunschweig in joy.

For additional information about the most important moments of this relegation and the ended season, the articles on krone.at offer an revealing overview.