Match report
Rot-Weiß Essen Stuns FC Saarbrücken 3–2 in 3. Liga Clash
FC Saarbrücken
2–3
FT
Rot-Weiß Essen
Nov 29, 2025
Rot-Weiß Essen stunned hosts FC Saarbrücken by coming from behind to win 3–2, showcasing resilience and tactical adaptability. The game saw early scoring exchanges with goals from P. Schmidt and F. Pick for the home side, followed by T. Musel's equalizer. Rot-Weiß Essen capitalized on a penalty kick by Ahmet Arslan and late goal by Franci Bouebari to clinch victory in a competitive 3. Liga match.
Key Facts
- • FC Saarbrücken scored twice, with goals from P. Schmidt (47') and F. Pick (62')
- • Rot-Weiß Essen equalized through T. Musel (57') and secured the win with a penalty kick by Ahmet Arslan (84') and a late goal by Franci Bouebari (90' +3)
- • P. Schmidt provided an assist for F. Pick, and vice versa
- • Rot-Weiß Essen made multiple substitutions to change momentum, including key plays from Ahmet Arslan and Franci Bouebari
Lineups
FC Saarbrücken
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 P. Menzel (G)
- 2 P. Fahrner (D)
- 18 L. Wilhelm (D)
- 32 R. Bormuth (D)
- 7 C. Rizzuto (D)
- 20 F. Pick (M)
- 23 T. Civeja (M)
- 8 M. Zeitz (M)
- 10 K. Rabihic (M)
- 15 A. Kamara (F)
- 39 P. Schmidt (F)
Substitutes
- 30 D. Baumann
- 27 J. Bichsel
- 28 N. Bretschneider
- 9 K. Brunker
- 17 R. Elongo-Yombo
- 26 A. Groune
- 31 R. Neudecker
- 1 T. Paterok
- 24 L. Wollschlager
Rot-Weiß Essen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Golz (G)
- 2 M. Kostka (D)
- 23 J. Rios Alonso (D)
- 33 T. Kraulich (D)
- 14 L. Brumme (D)
- 8 K. Gjasula (M)
- 28 T. Moustier (M)
- 7 R. Safi (M)
- 26 T. Musel (M)
- 24 K. Mizuta (M)
- 29 J. Mause (F)
Substitutes
- 35 F. Wienand
- 4 M. Schultz
- 6 A. Arslan
- 10 M. Obuz
- 19 F. Bouebari
- 20 M. Janssen
- 30 K. Owusu
- 32 L. Bazzoli
- 39 G. Swajkowski
Timeline
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47' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalP. Schmidt · Assist: F. Pick
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57' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalT. Musel · Assist: L. Brumme
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62' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalF. Pick · Assist: P. Schmidt
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65' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardKlaus Gjasula
Foul
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67' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1Off: Klaus Gjasula · On: Ahmet Arslan
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68' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Safi · On: M. Obuz
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68' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Mause · On: M. Janssen
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74' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Schmidt · On: K. Brunker
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75' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Rabihic · On: R. Elongo-Yombo
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79' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4Off: Kaito Mizuta · On: Franci Bouebari
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81' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3Off: Abdoulaye Kamara · On: R. Neudecker
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82' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardP. Fahrner
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84' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardF. Pick
Foul
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84' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · PenaltyAhmet Arslan
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87' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Civeja · On: N. Bretschneider
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90'+3 Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Brumme · On: M. Schultz
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90' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalFranci Bouebari · Assist: M. Obuz
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Saarbrücken | Rot-Weiß Essen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 365 | 449 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | 1.62 | 2.63 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 279 | 371 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rot-Weiß Essen equalized quickly after F. Pick's second goal for FC Saarbrücken, with T. Musel scoring in the 57th minute
- ▸ The turning point came when Ahmet Arslan scored from a penalty kick at 84', shifting momentum decisively to Rot-Weiß Essen