Match report

VfB Lübeck and FC Saarbrücken Draw 0-0 in 3. Liga Clash

VfB Lübeck
VfB Lübeck
0–0
FT
FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
Mar 2, 2024

VfB Lübeck and FC Saarbrücken played out an entertaining yet goalless draw on Saturday, with both sides unable to find the back of the net despite several chances. VfB Lübeck's Marius Hauptmann received a yellow card for a foul in the 42nd minute, while FC Saarbrücken saw multiple players cautioned late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Lübeck and FC Saarbrücken ended with a scoreless tie (0-0) in the 3. Liga match.
  • • Marius Hauptmann of VfB Lübeck was shown a yellow card for a foul at minute 42.
  • • FC Saarbrücken made several substitutions, including J. Gunther-Schmidt and K. Rabihic in the 65th minute.
  • • Two late yellow cards were given to FC Saarbrücken players: K. Brunker (74') and A. Naïfi (76').
  • • VfB Lübeck's J. Löhden received a yellow card in injury time for a foul.

Lineups

VfB Lübeck

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Klewin (G)
  • 3 N. Kastenhofer (D)
  • 30 J. Löhden (D)
  • 27 S. Reddemann (D)
  • 7 M. Hauptmann (M)
  • 8 F. Egerer (M)
  • 31 M. Boland (M)
  • 22 L. Sommer (M)
  • 21 R. Velasco (M)
  • 33 J. Schneider (F)
  • 39 P. Breier (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 D. Beleme
  • 14 C. Akono
  • 23 M. Daube
  • 34 E. Adou
  • 28 G. Didzilatis
  • 17 T. Grupe
  • 35 Y. Stein

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Schreiber (G)
  • 16 B. Thoelke (D)
  • 8 M. Zeitz (D)
  • 17 D. Becker (D)
  • 7 C. Rizzuto (M)
  • 20 J. Günther-Schmidt (M)
  • 6 P. Sontheimer (M)
  • 10 K. Rabihić (M)
  • 21 F. Di Michele Sanchez (M)
  • 9 K. Brünker (F)
  • 11 J. Biada (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 T. Civeja
  • 22 S. Stehle
  • 25 A. Naïfi
  • 15 R. Becker
  • 18 A. Breuer
  • 35 F. Kotyrba
  • 38 L. Sahin

Timeline

  1. VfB Lübeck
    42' VfB Lübeck Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Hauptmann

    Foul

  2. FC Saarbrücken
    45'+1 FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zeitz

    Foul

  3. FC Saarbrücken
    65' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gunther-Schmidt · On: T. Civeja
  4. FC Saarbrücken
    65' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Rabihic · On: S. Stehle
  5. VfB Lübeck
    67' VfB Lübeck subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Breier · On: D. Beleme
  6. FC Saarbrücken
    74' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Biada · On: A. Naïfi
  7. FC Saarbrücken
    75' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    K. Brunker

    Foul

  8. FC Saarbrücken
    76' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    A. Naïfi

    Foul

  9. VfB Lübeck
    78' VfB Lübeck subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Schneider · On: Cyrill Akono
  10. VfB Lübeck
    88' VfB Lübeck subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Velasco · On: M. Daube
  11. VfB Lübeck
    90'+1 VfB Lübeck Card · Yellow Card
    J. Löhden

    Foul

  12. FC Saarbrücken
    90'+2 FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Thoelke · On: R. Becker

Match Stats

Stat VfB Lübeck FC Saarbrücken
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 68% 78%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 277 425
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.55 1.14
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 188 330
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained scoreless despite several chances created by both teams, particularly noticeable in the first half.
  • ▸ Late cautions to FC Saarbrücken players (K. Brunker and A. Naïfi) could have influenced their momentum towards the end of the game.