Match report
FC Saarbrücken Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 2-1 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash
FC Saarbrücken
2–1
FT
FC Viktoria Köln
May 27, 2023
FC Saarbrücken held off a valiant comeback from FC Viktoria Köln to secure a 2-1 victory, maintaining their position in the upper echelons of the 3. Liga. Early goals from M. Gaus and K. Rabihic gave Saarbrücken an early lead, while D. Philipp's goal for Viktoria Köln offered temporary hope but proved insufficient as Saarbrücken held on to win.
Key Facts
- • FC Saarbrücken 2–1 FC Viktoria Köln (3. Liga)
- • Goals: M. Gaus (1', 59') and K. Rabihic (23') for FC Saarbrücken, D. Philipp (20') for FC Viktoria Köln
- • M. Cuni provided two assists for Saarbrücken.
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match.
Lineups
FC Saarbrücken
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Batz (G)
- 16 B. Thoelke (D)
- 17 D. Becker (D)
- 14 Boné Uaferro (D)
- 27 C. Rizzuto (D)
- 33 L. Kerber (M)
- 26 D. Gnaase (M)
- 31 R. Neudecker (M)
- 28 M. Gaus (M)
- 7 K. Rabihić (M)
- 9 M. Çuni (F)
Substitutes
- 20 J. Günther-Schmidt
- 6 M. Frantz
- 29 L. Boeder
- 39 A. Grimaldi
- 11 J. Biada
- 13 J. Bauer
- 22 D. Ernst
- 25 T. Jänicke
- 4 P. Krätschmer
FC Viktoria Köln
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 B. Voll (G)
- 15 C. Greger (D)
- 23 M. Fritz (M)
- 3 M. Schultz (D)
- 6 P. Sontheimer (M)
- 8 M. Wunderlich (M)
- 10 D. Philipp (M)
- 37 N. May (M)
- 7 S. Handle (F)
- 9 A. Becker (F)
- 30 L. Marseiler (F)
Substitutes
- 14 R. Meißner
- 38 Hong Seok-Ju
- 31 M. Risse
- 18 K. Lankford
- 19 S. Stehle
- 39 D. Kubatta
- 24 K. Rauhut
- 26 H. Saghiri
- 11 F. Palacios
Timeline
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1' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalM. Gaus · Assist: M. Cuni
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20' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalD. Philipp · Assist: Luca Marseiler
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23' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalK. Rabihic · Assist: M. Cuni
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25' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardLuca Marseiler
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29' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: Luca Marseiler · On: R. Meissner
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30' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardR. Neudecker
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46' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Kerber · On: J. Gunther-Schmidt
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55' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardD. Philipp
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61' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Philipp · On: Hong Seok-Ju
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61' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Becker · On: M. Risse
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72' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Neudecker · On: M. Frantz
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75' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4Off: Patrick Sontheimer · On: K. Lankford
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75' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Handle · On: S. Stehle
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77' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3Off: Boné Uaferro · On: Lukas Boeder
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84' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardM. Schultz
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86' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Cuni · On: A. Grimaldi
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86' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Rabihic · On: J. Biada
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90'+5 FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardM. Gaus
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Saarbrücken | FC Viktoria Köln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FC Saarbrücken's early goal by M. Gaus set a strong tone in the first few minutes, giving them an immediate lead and confidence boost.
- ▸ Despite D. Philipp's equalizer for FC Viktoria Köln at 20', Rabihic's goal just three minutes later reasserted Saarbrücken’s control of the game.