Match report

FSV Zwickau Draws 2-2 With FC Saarbrücken In Thrilling Third Liga Clash

FSV Zwickau
FSV Zwickau
2–2
FT
FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
Apr 9, 2023

In an intense match of the Third Liga, FSV Zwickau managed to hold off a strong comeback from FC Saarbrücken to end up with a 2-2 draw. Maximilian Jansen and J. Schneider gave Zwickau the lead but A. Grimaldi's brace for Saarbrücken ensured a share of the points in a game filled with passion and determination.

Key Facts

  • • Maximilian Jansen opened scoring at minute 25.
  • • J. Schneider scored Zwickau's second goal in the 51st minute.
  • • A. Grimaldi found the back of the net twice for Saarbrücken, first at minute 78 and then again in the 84th minute to equalize.
  • • M. Zeitz (FC Saarbrücken) received a yellow card early on at minute 16.

Lineups

FSV Zwickau

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Brinkies (G)
  • 19 D. Frick (M)
  • 10 J. Löhmannsröben (M)
  • 16 N. Butzen (M)
  • 7 Y. Voigt (M)
  • 31 P. Göbel (M)
  • 6 M. Jansen (M)
  • 4 R. Ziegele (D)
  • 9 J. Schneider (F)
  • 28 D. Baumann (F)
  • 18 J. Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Könnecke
  • 11 N. Eichinger
  • 8 R. Herrmann
  • 3 N. Carrera
  • 24 R. Assibey-Mensah
  • 29 L. von Schroetter
  • 25 M. Engelhardt
  • 21 T. Streller
  • 22 C. Coşkun

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Batz (G)
  • 16 B. Thoelke (D)
  • 8 M. Zeitz (M)
  • 14 Boné Uaferro (D)
  • 29 L. Boeder (D)
  • 33 L. Kerber (M)
  • 20 J. Günther-Schmidt (F)
  • 26 D. Gnaase (M)
  • 27 C. Rizzuto (D)
  • 39 A. Grimaldi (F)
  • 7 K. Rabihić (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 D. Ernst
  • 17 D. Becker
  • 28 M. Gaus
  • 19 J. Steinkötter
  • 13 J. Bauer
  • 30 T. Paterok
  • 11 J. Biada
  • 4 P. Krätschmer
  • 18 A. Breuer

Timeline

  1. FC Saarbrücken
    16' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zeitz
  2. FSV Zwickau
    25' FSV Zwickau Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximilian Jansen
  3. FSV Zwickau
    38' FSV Zwickau subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ziegele · On: M. Könnecke
  4. FC Saarbrücken
    46' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Zeitz · On: D. Ernst
  5. FC Saarbrücken
    46' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Thoelke · On: D. Becker
  6. FC Saarbrücken
    50' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    Calogero Rizzuto
  7. FSV Zwickau
    51' FSV Zwickau Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Schneider · Assist: D. Frick
  8. FC Saarbrücken
    64' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calogero Rizzuto · On: M. Gaus
  9. FC Saarbrücken
    65' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gunther-Schmidt · On: J. Steinkotter
  10. FSV Zwickau
    77' FSV Zwickau subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Baumann · On: N. Eichinger
  11. FC Saarbrücken
    78' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldi · Assist: K. Rabihic
  12. FSV Zwickau
    79' FSV Zwickau Card · Yellow Card
    J. Schneider
  13. FSV Zwickau
    82' FSV Zwickau subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Johan Arath Gomez · On: R. Herrmann
  14. FSV Zwickau
    83' FSV Zwickau subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Patrick Göbel · On: Nicolas Carrera
  15. FC Saarbrücken
    84' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldi · Assist: M. Gaus

Match Stats

Stat FSV Zwickau FC Saarbrücken
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 4 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came when J. Schneider extended FSV Zwickau’s lead to 2-0 in the 51st minute, following Maximilian Jansen's initial goal.
  • ▸ A. Grimaldi provided a remarkable turnaround for FC Saarbrücken by scoring two consecutive goals within five minutes (78th and 84th), securing a draw against all odds.