Match report

Hansa Rostock 1–1 FC Saarbrücken: A Draw in the 3. Liga

Hansa Rostock
Hansa Rostock
1–1
FT
FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
Dec 20, 2025

Hansa Rostock and FC Saarbrücken played to a hard-fought draw on Saturday afternoon in the 3. Liga. The match was characterized by early goals from J. Dirkner for Hansa Rostock at the 5th minute and Calogero Rizzuto of FC Saarbrücken just eight minutes later, setting up an intense game that saw several yellow cards but no further scoring.

Key Facts

  • • J. Dirkner scored for Hansa Rostock in the 5th minute.
  • • Calogero Rizzuto equalized for FC Saarbrücken at the 13th minute.
  • • V. Bergh and M. Zeitz received yellow cards for their respective teams, as did P. Schmidt of FC Saarbrücken.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including A. Lebeau coming off for C. Kinsombi and R. Naderi replaced by E. Holten in the second half.

Lineups

Hansa Rostock

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Uphoff (G)
  • 19 J. Mejdr (D)
  • 15 A. Gurleyen (D)
  • 17 F. Carstens (D)
  • 33 V. Bergh (D)
  • 6 J. Dirkner (M)
  • 5 M. Schuster (M)
  • 4 K. Fatkic (M)
  • 14 A. Lebeau (M)
  • 20 R. Naderi (F)
  • 9 A. Voglsammer (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Hagemoser
  • 23 F. Pfanne
  • 22 L. Reichardt
  • 16 L. Wallner
  • 27 C. Kinsombi
  • 35 M. Krauss
  • 7 N. Neidhart
  • 11 E. Holten
  • 21 D. Hummel

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Paterok
  • 27 J. Bichsel
  • 2 P. Fahrner
  • 4 S. Sonnenberg
  • 31 R. Neudecker
  • 17 R. Elongo-Yombo
  • 26 A. Groune
  • 39 P. Schmidt
  • 24 L. Wollschlager

Timeline

  1. Hansa Rostock
    5' Hansa Rostock Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dirkner
  2. Hansa Rostock
    12' Hansa Rostock Card · Yellow Card
    V. Bergh

    Foul

  3. FC Saarbrücken
    13' FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal Goal
    Calogero Rizzuto
  4. FC Saarbrücken
    45'+4 FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zeitz

    Foul

  5. Hansa Rostock
    62' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lebeau · On: C. Kinsombi
  6. Hansa Rostock
    62' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Naderi · On: E. Holten
  7. FC Saarbrücken
    65' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Brunker · On: P. Schmidt
  8. FC Saarbrücken
    66' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Rabihic · On: R. Elongo-Yombo
  9. Hansa Rostock
    73' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Dirkner · On: Maximilian Krauss
  10. Hansa Rostock
    73' Hansa Rostock subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Voglsammer · On: D. Hummel
  11. FC Saarbrücken
    81' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calogero Rizzuto · On: P. Fahrner
  12. FC Saarbrücken
    81' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Civeja · On: R. Neudecker
  13. FC Saarbrücken
    83' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    P. Schmidt

    Foul

  14. FC Saarbrücken
    86' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Zeitz · On: Sven Sonnenberg

Match Stats

Stat Hansa Rostock FC Saarbrücken
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 74%
Offsides 0 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 5 11
Total Passes 526 264
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 2.68 3.09
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 438 196
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Dirkner put Hansa Rostock ahead quickly, setting an aggressive tone.
  • ▸ Rizzuto's quick equalizer at the 13th minute was crucial in maintaining FC Saarbrücken’s momentum and confidence.