Match report

FC Saarbrücken Holds Off Hoffenheim II 2-2 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash

FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
2–2
FT
Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II
Dec 13, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Rheinparkstadion, FC Saarbrücken held off Hoffenheim II in a fast-paced game that saw both teams score twice within the first quarter of an hour. F. Pick and V. Lassig traded goals for their respective sides before D. Mokwa Ntusu put Hoffenheim ahead with an assist from L. Duric. However, Pick equalized again with help from Calogero Rizzuto to secure a 2-2 draw in the 3. Liga.

Key Facts

  • • FC Saarbrücken: F. Pick scored twice (13' & 22')
  • • Hoffenheim II: V. Lassig (14'), D. Mokwa Ntusu (16') found the back of the net
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams during the match, including Hoffenheim's L. Duric receiving a yellow card (68')

Lineups

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Menzel (G)
  • 7 C. Rizzuto (D)
  • 32 R. Bormuth (D)
  • 27 J. Bichsel (D)
  • 28 N. Bretschneider (D)
  • 5 E. Krahn (M)
  • 8 M. Zeitz (M)
  • 23 T. Civeja (M)
  • 20 F. Pick (F)
  • 9 K. Brunker (F)
  • 10 K. Rabihic (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Nickisch
  • 2 P. Fahrner
  • 4 S. Sonnenberg
  • 17 R. Elongo-Yombo
  • 24 L. Wollschlager
  • 26 A. Groune
  • 30 D. Baumann
  • 31 R. Neudecker
  • 39 P. Schmidt

Hoffenheim II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Petersson (G)
  • 16 Y. Hor (D)
  • 49 Y. Luhrs (D)
  • 6 V. Lassig
  • 39 F. Bahr (D)
  • 17 R. Reisig (M)
  • 10 L. Duric (M)
  • 7 A. Amaimouni (M)
  • 11 P. Hennrich (M)
  • 38 D. Zeitler (M)
  • 13 D. Mokwa Ntusu (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 D. Dagdeviren
  • 40 D. Donkor
  • 24 L. Erlein
  • 23 A. Honajzer
  • 9 S. Kalambayi Mukuta
  • 34 Y. Onohiol
  • 18 M. Onos
  • 45 B. O. Labes
  • 4 L. Strobl

Timeline

  1. FC Saarbrücken
    13' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Pick
  2. Hoffenheim II
    14' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Lassig
  3. Hoffenheim II
    16' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mokwa Ntusu · Assist: L. Duric
  4. FC Saarbrücken
    22' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Pick · Assist: Calogero Rizzuto
  5. FC Saarbrücken
    36' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    K. Brunker
  6. Hoffenheim II
    61' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Zeitler · On: D. Dagdeviren
  7. Hoffenheim II
    61' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mokwa Ntusu · On: B. O. Labes
  8. Hoffenheim II
    68' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    L. Duric

    Foul

  9. FC Saarbrücken
    68' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Rabihic · On: R. Elongo-Yombo
  10. FC Saarbrücken
    68' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Brunker · On: P. Schmidt
  11. Hoffenheim II
    84' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hennrich · On: A. Honajzer
  12. Hoffenheim II
    87' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    A. Honajzer

    Foul

  13. Hoffenheim II
    90'+1 Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Amaimouni · On: D. Donkor
  14. Hoffenheim II
    90'+1 Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Bahr · On: Luca Erlein
  15. Hoffenheim II
    90'+3 Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Luhrs

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Saarbrücken Hoffenheim II
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 88%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 16
Corners 12 5
Total Passes 310 527
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 12 7
xG 5.29 2.09
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 233 465
Shots Inside Box 21 5
Saves 5 11
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals within five minutes set the tone for an intense first half where the pace never slowed down.
  • ▸ F. Pick’s second goal equalized the score and kept Saarbrücken in contention, showcasing resilience under pressure.