Match report
MSV Duisburg and FC Saarbrücken Draw 2-2 in 3. Liga Thriller
MSV Duisburg
2–2
FT
FC Saarbrücken
May 21, 2023
MSV Duisburg battled hard but ultimately shared the spoils with FC Saarbrücken, ending their encounter at 2-2 in a dramatic match of the 3. Liga. MSV Duisburg took an early lead through J. Michelbrink before conceding an equalizer from Calogero Rizzuto and an own goal by D. Becker. Despite facing numerical disadvantages due to red cards for T. Fleckstein and M. Frey, they managed to secure a point with a late goal.
Key Facts
- • MSV Duisburg 2–2 FC Saarbrücken (3. Liga)
- • J. Michelbrink scored for MSV Duisburg at 27' (assist by B. Girth)
- • Calogero Rizzuto and K. Rabihic scored for FC Saarbrücken at 38' and 56', respectively
- • T. Fleckstein received a red card in the 30th minute, and M. Frey followed with another in the 75th minute
Lineups
MSV Duisburg
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 24 M. Braune (G)
- 20 M. Ajani (M)
- 15 T. Fleckstein (D)
- 5 L. Kwadwo (D)
- 2 B. Mogultay (D)
- 17 M. Knoll (M)
- 37 M. Frey (M)
- 16 J. Michelbrink (M)
- 7 K. Pusch (M)
- 11 A. Bouhaddouz (F)
- 31 B. Girth (F)
Substitutes
- 29 J. Bitter
- 21 R. Feltscher
- 9 A. Bakir
- 23 N. Stierlin
- 19 C. Ekene
- 33 L. Raeder
- 18 C. Jander
- 27 P. König
FC Saarbrücken
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Batz (G)
- 16 B. Thoelke (D)
- 17 D. Becker (D)
- 8 M. Zeitz (M)
- 27 C. Rizzuto (D)
- 33 L. Kerber (M)
- 26 D. Gnaase (M)
- 31 R. Neudecker (M)
- 28 M. Gaus (M)
- 7 K. Rabihić (M)
- 39 A. Grimaldi (F)
Substitutes
- 20 J. Günther-Schmidt
- 29 L. Boeder
- 11 J. Biada
- 14 Boné Uaferro
- 9 M. Çuni
- 25 T. Jänicke
- 13 J. Bauer
- 6 M. Frantz
- 22 D. Ernst
Timeline
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24' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow CardT. Fleckstein
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27' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal GoalJ. Michelbrink · Assist: B. Girth
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30' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow CardT. Fleckstein
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30' MSV Duisburg Card · Red CardT. Fleckstein
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34' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Michelbrink · On: J. Bitter
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35' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow CardB. Girth
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38' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalCalogero Rizzuto · Assist: M. Gaus
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40' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardR. Neudecker
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41' MSV Duisburg Goal · Own GoalD. Becker
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46' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Bouhaddouz · On: R. Feltscher
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46' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Neudecker · On: J. Gunther-Schmidt
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56' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalK. Rabihic · Assist: Dave Gnaase
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62' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Girth · On: A. Bakir
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62' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Knoll · On: Niclas Stierlin
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63' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2Off: Calogero Rizzuto · On: Lukas Boeder
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71' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Kerber · On: J. Biada
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72' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow CardA. Bakir
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75' MSV Duisburg Card · Red CardM. Frey
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79' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Pusch · On: C. Ekene
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81' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Becker · On: Boné Uaferro
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81' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 5Off: Dave Gnaase · On: M. Cuni
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85' FC Saarbrücken Card · Red CardM. Zeitz
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90'+6 FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardJ. Biada
Match Stats
| Stat | MSV Duisburg | FC Saarbrücken |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 4 | 8 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow and subsequent red card for T. Fleckstein at the 30th minute marked a significant turning point as MSV Duisburg found themselves down to ten men shortly after taking an early lead.
- ▸ FC Saarbrücken capitalized on their numerical advantage, scoring twice through Calogero Rizzuto (own goal by D. Becker) and K. Rabihic at 38' and 56', respectively.