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Full-time: Saarbrücken 0-2 Eintracht Braunschweig

Braunschweig take a big step towards staying in Bundesliga 2 with a deserved 2-0 win in Saarbrücken. The visitors stepped up the pressure in the second half and duly struck twice, while Saarbrücken struggled to create any danger and will need to find much more of a cutting edge if they are to turn things around and clinch a place in Bundesliga 2 in Braunschweig on Tuesday.
End of second half
試合終了
90'
+ 4

Yellow for both

Things get a bit heated between Szabó and Sonnenberg after some physical play and both players are duly shown yellow cards.
90'
+ 1

Added time

There will be four minutes added on. Can Saarbrücken get on the board before the half-way point in this crunch tie?
90'

Dangerous free-kick

Ould-Chikh curls a sharp free-kick over the wall but Menzel stretches well to palm the ball wide at his near post.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Rayan Philippe
Rayan Philippe33.59km/h
2.
Florian Krüger
Florian Krüger33.06km/h
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Sven Köhler
Sven Köhler32.03km/h
89'

Tactical foul

A driving run through midfield from Tempelmann draws an illegal intervention from Vasiliadis. Clear yellow.
85'

Side netting!

It's the same play that led to the two goals, only without Conteh. From the left, this time from Köhler, the ball is played inside, but Kaufmann fires it into the side netting.
82'

From left to right...

...and back to the left. The Saarlanders are lacking verticality - they need to be more daring if they want to get back into this game!
82'

Can Schmidt do his thing?

It is only thanks to Schmidt's goal against Dortmund's reserves last weekend that Saarbrücken is playing in this relegation match. Will he be the hero latein the piece once again today?
79'

Strong scoring record under Schwartz

Saarbrücken have scored in every match under Alois Schwartz, even scoring two or more in every league game. Now, they have just under ten minutes left, but the chances are starting to flow...
76'

Brünker within a whisker

After a Braunschweig defender plays several Saarbrücken forwards onside, Becker nods down a superb ball for Brücker, but the striker is just inches short as he looks to bundle home at the far post.
72'

Well deserved

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The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals> xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals> goals).
Braunschweig clearly have the upper hand after the restart and their 2-0 lead is well deserved.
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0
0.69
1.24
2
Goals
70'

Straight at him

Substitute Civeja delivers a corner from the right into the six-yard box, but Fahrner heads into Hoffmann's arms.
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Crucial from Tempelman

Four of his last five strikes have put his side 1-0 up.
67'

Following Heidenheim's example?

Yesterday, in the Bundesliga relegation/promotion play-off first leg, the home team were also trailing 2-0 before a raft of substitutions got them back in to the match, which ended 2-2.
66'

Schwartz reacts

Saarbrücken are now under pressure. Coach Schwartz brings in two new players, Civeja and Vasiliadis.
63'

Instrumental in both goals

Conteh's part in the second goal was his last contribution before being replaced by Di Michele Sanchez.
61'

Rittmüller doubles Braunschweig's lead

After more strong work from Conteh on the left, the ball falls for Rittmüller on the right of the area. The midfielder has enough time to cue up a shot and deftly finds the inside of the far post with a powerful low effort. Braunschweig are starting to take a stranglehold on the tie!
61'

Marvin Rittmüller

ゴール!

0:2
Marvin Rittmüller
ゴールの確率
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ゴールの確率
ゴールの確率とは、ピッチ上のあらゆる位置から打ったシュートがゴールに入る確率のことです。この値は過去数年間の大量のデータに基づいており、シュートの角度、ゴールまでの距離、相手のプレッシャーなどの要因や、数学的なモデルに基づいています。
12 %
ゴールまでの距離"
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12.49 m
58'

Rahibic has a pop!

From the edge of the area, the left winger shoots for the far post. It flies just wide but was a close call for the outstretched Hoffmann, who looked well beaten.
57'

Canny coaching

Conteh played a key role in setting up the goal – everyone expected former Saarbrücken player Di Michele Sanchez to replace the injured Bell Bell, but Conteh - who played a key role in the opening goal - is proving to be a strong choice in an unfamiliar role on the left flank.
56'

The third shot lands

Braunschweig's xGoals jump to 0.4, and overall the visitors' lead is not entirely undeserved; they have had the better chances.
シュート本数
3枠外
0枠内
0枠外
3枠内
55'

Trailing again

Including their recent state cup match (1-2 in Homburg), Saarbrücken have fallen behind in their last four games in a row. But they did manage to turn things around in their last match against Dortmund's U23 team!
52'

Fired up

Menzel is called into action again but this time saves the ball confidently. After that, he and Polter get into a brief altercation, which referee Welz quickly settles. No lack of emotion here!
49'

Tempelmann breaks the deadlock!

Just as Saarbrücken start to get into the game, Eintracht hit on the counter! Conteh comes down the left and strikes the ball powerfully with the outside of his right foot towards Philippe, who is denied by the onrushing Menzel. The ball trickles into space and Tempelmann is perfectly positioned to slap it through a forest of players and into the back of the net from over 20 metres out.
49'

Lino Tempelmann

ゴール!

0:1
Lino Tempelmann
ゴールの確率
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ゴールの確率
ゴールの確率とは、ピッチ上のあらゆる位置から打ったシュートがゴールに入る確率のことです。この値は過去数年間の大量のデータに基づいており、シュートの角度、ゴールまでの距離、相手のプレッシャーなどの要因や、数学的なモデルに基づいています。
9 %
ゴールまでの距離"
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ゴールまでの距離"
シュートの瞬間にボールの位置からゴールの中心までの距離を測定します。
21.82 m
47'

Saarbrücken on the attack!

The home side burst out of the blocks in the second term, breaking down the left. However, Rizzuto's flat cross to the far post is a just a fraction too far ahead of the desperately sliding Krüger. That was close!
46'

We're back!

Braunschweig kick off for the second half. No changes at half-time.
後半開始
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Half-time: Saarbrücken 0-0 Braunschweig

A first half with few chances comes to an end. The end of the first half definitely gave cause for optimism, with Bičakčić inches short of putting Braunschweig ahead. Everything remains to play for in the second half!
前半終了
45'
+ 1

Added time

There will be an extra two minutes at the ned of a relatively calm first half.
42'

Danger from a free-kick?

Yes! Not directly from the free-kick, but shortly thereafter. Eintracht break down the right and the ball is crossed into the box, where Bičakčić slides in at the far post and misses the ball by inches! Goalkeeper Menzel was well beaten!
40'

Drive

It's pretty obvious what the game needs: the drive to score. It seems as if both teams are aiming for a draw. That might be okay today, but it won't be in the second leg.
37'

Unchanged

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The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals> xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals> goals).
Almost 40 minutes have now been played and the expected goals are still few and far between for both teams. But with zero and one shot on goal respectively, it's no wonder.
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0.16
0.06
0
Goals
35'

A good idea...

Sondheimer spies an opportunity and looks to get the ball forward to Brünker in attack, but the ball rolls untouched into Hoffmann's arms.
34'

Have Eintracht plugged the leaks?

In their last two matches of the Bundesliga 2 season, against Elversberg and Nuremberg, the Lions had already conceded three goals at this stage of the match.
32'

Head to head

Brünker and Bičakčić clash heads in an aerial duel, but after a one-minute treatment break for the latter, fortunately they can both continue.
31'

Oops

A low cross from the right is sent in for Philippe, but the Frenchman is too far forward and gets the ball in the back.
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High spirits

The home fans are going all out to spur their team on.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Kai Brünker
Kai Brünker30.70km/h
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Lino Tempelmann
Lino Tempelmann30.37km/h
27'

First card

Rabihic is brought down by Conteh during a brief Saarbrücken transition, after which he also complains about the whistle. All in all, a clear yellow card.
25'

Intercepted

For the first time in minutes, the visitors gain a foothold in the opposition half. The hard-working Philippe comes down the left flank, but his pass does not find a teammate and is easy prey for Menzel.
23'

No danger

Braunschweig's first corner comes in from the left and is quite high. Krauße jumps up at the far post but, under pressure from his defender, fails to connect properly with the ball.
22'

Attacking trident

New Braunschweig coach Pfitzner said before kick-off that they had come up with something new tactically – and they certainly have: three strikers have lined up alongside each other for the first time in nine months! Gómez and Philippe are flanking Polter. The only other time they used three strikers this season was in the 3-1 defeat to Magdeburg on Matchday 2.
20'

Conteh's new role

He has previously played as a striker or No.10 for Eintracht, but today he seems to have been charged with covering the entire left flank.
19'

Cooler heads

Even though there have been few chances so far, neither team is playing nervously or rushing things. Both are trying to build their play calmly and with control.
17'

On the turn!

There it is, the first shot on goal, even if it whizzes just past the left post. Brünker tries his luck from the right side of the penalty area with a shot on the turn.
14'

Who will take the first step?

Although Eintracht keeper Hoffmann is holding the ball in his hands, it was not preceded by a first shot of the match. It's also telling that his goal-kick does not find its way successfully to a team-mate.
11'

Still no shots

The match is still locked in a midfield battle at this point.
シュート本数
0枠外
0枠内
0枠外
0枠内
8'

The fans in full voice

Even if the action is rather subdued in these first few minutes, the Ludwigsparkstadion can probably be heard throughout the Saarland. Great atmosphere here!
6'

Focus required

Eintracht keeper Hoffmann knocks the ball out of his penalty area a but sloppily. Bichsel quickly recognises an opportunity, but in his haste he heads the ball straight back to the opposing goalkeeper.
3'

Cagey start

Saarbrücken seem to want to concentrate on defending in the opening minutes and drop back a little accordingly. Braunschweig have the ball, but aren't exactly storming forward either.
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Braunschweig making early moves

Philippe immediately secures the ball in midfield and Eintracht come down the left flank. However, Conteh's low cross does not find a taker.
1'

We're under way!

Saarbrücken kick off against visitors Braunschweig as this relegation play-off gets under way!
キックオフ
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Perfect conditions

It's a balmy 13 degrees at the Ludwigsparkstadion as Saarbrücken look to pull an upset at home to Braunschweig.
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Herzlich wilkommen!

Just minutes left before this decisive clash kicks off!

More on that Saarbrücken team

Saarbrücken coach Schwartz is fielding the same ten outfield players who won 2-1 against Dortmund's reserves side to secure third place on the final day of 3. Liga season. The only change is in goal, where regular keeper Philipp Menzel is fit again (after missing the last two games) and returns between the posts in place of Tim Paterok.

More on that Braunschweig team

New coach, new team: Pfitzner makes four changes to the side that lost 1-4 to Nuremberg. However, some changes were to be expected: Eintracht's regular goalkeeper is fit again (Hoffmann will therefore play in place of Johansson), and Bell Bell is out with injury. Tachie will start on the bench, while Marie is not in the squad – new additions alongside Hoffmann are Polter, Gómez and Conteh.

Saarbrücken starting XI

Menzel – Becker, Sonnenberg, Bichsel – Fahrner, Zeitz, Sontheimer, Rizzuto – Krüger, Brünker, Rabihic

Saarbrücken subs

Paterok, Thoelke, Wilhelm, Krahn, Multhaup, Vasiliadis, Civeja, Günther-Schmidt, Schmidt

Braunschweig starting XI

Hoffmann – Jaeckel, Bičakčić, Köhler – Rittmüller, Tempelmann, Krauße, Gómez, Conteh – Polter, Philippe

Braunschweig subs

Johansson, Ehlers, Di Michele Sanchez, Kaufmann, Ould-Chikh, Baas, Sané, Szabó, Tachie
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Bell Bell big miss for Braunschweig

The last-day mauling by Nuremberg came at the cost of key defender Leon Bell Bell, who suffered a thigh injury that will sideline him for both legs. He made 24 league appearances last season, scoring twice.
1:59
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Watch: Braunschweig 1-4 Nuremberg

A win last weekend would have been enough for Braunschweig to secure outright safety in Bundesliga 2, but nerves got the better of them in a heavy home defeat.
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Saarbrücken squad

Amine Naifi (ACL), Richard Neudecker (adductor), Jacobo Sardo (not selected) and Chafik Gourichy (illness) are all missing from the hosts' squad, and boss Schwartz hopes goalkeeper Phillip Menzel will be fit to play.

Another big game for Braunschweig

You couldn't blame Braunschweig fans for being emotionally exhausted. That's because every season since 201, when they were beaten in the play-off for promotion to the Bundesliga, they have had either a promotion or relegation cliff-hanger in every single campaign, be it in Bundesliga 2 or 3. Liga.
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Alois Schwartz on Braunschweig

"Our opponents play in the second division, so they have quality, but we know what we have to do. We have to create a sense of community again. The fans gave us fantastic support. That's how we were able to turn the game around against Dortmund, but they also sensed that the team really wanted it. There can be setbacks in these games - that's when we need the fans."
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Marc Pfitzner on Saarbrücken

"They play very intensely, are physically strong and win a lot of duels. They have a lot of power, especially at home. Everyone in Germany knows about their long run in the cup last season. We already know what kind of atmosphere can be created there and what kind of challenges await us. [...] The squad has a lot of third and second division experience and a lot of individual quality. But we're focusing on ourselves and will be well prepared."
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Head coach change at Braunschweig

The visitors enter this first leg with a new coach at the helm. Daniel Scherning was relieved of his duties after the final day Bundesliga 2 defeat to Nuremberg, with Marc Pfitzner taking his place.
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Ones to watch

Rayan Philippe is Braunschweig's danger man, finding the back of the net on 13 occasions in Bundesliga 2 in 2024/25 - more than a third of their total tally. The goals were more spread out at Saarbrücken in the 3. Liga, but Kai Brücker leads the way with eight efforts.

Head-to-head

These teams have met 24 times in the past. Braunschweig have the edge with 10 wins to eight, with the other six ending in draws. The last meeting was three years ago in the third tier, with Saarbrücken prevailing 2-0.

What is the play-off?

Bundesliga 2's play-off differs from more conventional fixtures referred to as play-offs that often feature four teams contesting a semi-final and a final. In Germany, the teams who finish 16th in Bundesliga 2 and third in 3. Liga contest the two-legged promotion/relegation play-off - known in German simply as the 'Relegation'.
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Saarbrücken - how they got here

Lady Luck was certainly on Saarbrücken's side on the final day of the 3. Liga season. Fourth at the start of play, they came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund's reserves and climb into the play-off spot at the expense of Energie Cottbus, who lost at home to Ingolstadt.
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Braunschweig - how they got here

Up against it for much of the campaign, Braunschweig managed to lift themselves out of the relegation zone down at the business end, only to fall back into the play-off spot on the penultimate weekend. That left the Lions needing to better Preußen Münster's result on the final weekend, but it wasn't to be. A heavy home loss to Nuremberg, coupled with Preußen's draw in Ulm, sealed their play-off fate.

Welcome!

It's Saarbrücken vs. Eintracht Braunschweig in the first leg of the promotion play-off to determine which club will play in Bundesliga 2 next season - stay tuned for match build-up, live coverage and reaction!