Match report

FC Saarbrücken 0–0 Karlsruher SC: DFB Pokal Clash Ends in Stalemate

FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
0–0
PEN
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Feb 5, 2020

In a tightly contested match at the DFB Pokal, FC Saarbrücken held off a spirited challenge from Karlsruher SC to secure a 0-0 draw. Despite numerous chances and several yellow cards, neither team could find the back of the net. Manuel Stiefler and Damian Roßbach of Karlsruher SC received yellow cards early in the match, while M. Mendler and M. Müller of FC Saarbrücken were cautioned in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Saarbrücken 0–0 Karlsruher SC
  • • Yellow Cards: Manuel Stiefler (21'), Damian Roßbach (59'), M. Mendler (67'), D. Kother (74'), M. Müller (90'), L. Grozurek (102')
  • • Substitutions: Karlsruher SC - B. Çamoglu (73'), A. Fink (85'), L. Grozurek (97'), FC Saarbrücken - F. Eisele (74'), T. Golley (90+3'), F. Pürdedaj (104'), K. Froese (115')

Lineups

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Batz (G)
  • 4 C. Schorch (D)
  • 5 S. Zellner (F)
  • 14 Boné Uaferro (D)
  • 23 M. Müller
  • 16 A. Barylla (D)
  • 25 T. Jänicke (M)
  • 17 F. Përdedaj (M)
  • 8 M. Zeitz (M)
  • 11 M. Mendler (M)
  • 30 F. Eisele (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 G. Jurcher
  • 7 T. Golley
  • 28 N. Miotke
  • 19 K. Froese
  • 6 R. Bulic
  • 27 J. Breitenbach
  • 32 M. Kohl
  • 36 R. Castellucci
  • 10 M. Fejzullahu

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gersbeck (G)
  • 5 D. Pisot (D)
  • 3 D. Gordon (D)
  • 6 D. Roßbach (D)
  • 8 M. Stiefler (D)
  • 7 M. Lorenz (M)
  • 26 J. Gondorf (M)
  • 10 M. Wanitzek (M)
  • 2 B. Çamoglu (M)
  • 30 A. Fink (F)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 D. Kother
  • 17 M. Djuricin
  • 27 L. Grozurek
  • 23 D. Carlson
  • 4 L. Fröde
  • 1 B. Uphoff
  • 20 A. Groiß
  • 24 B. Gueye
  • 22 C. Kobald

Timeline

  1. Karlsruher SC
    21' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Manuel Stiefler
  2. Karlsruher SC
    59' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    Damian Roßbach
  3. FC Saarbrücken
    67' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mendler
  4. Karlsruher SC
    73' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Çamoglu · On: D. Kother
  5. Karlsruher SC
    74' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kother
  6. FC Saarbrücken
    74' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Eisele · On: G. Jurcher
  7. Karlsruher SC
    85' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fink · On: M. Djuricin
  8. FC Saarbrücken
    90'+3 FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mendler · On: T. Golley
  9. FC Saarbrücken
    90' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Muller
  10. Karlsruher SC
    97' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Kother · On: L. Grozurek
  11. Karlsruher SC
    102' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    L. Grozurek
  12. FC Saarbrücken
    104' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Përdedaj · On: Nino Miotke
  13. FC Saarbrücken
    115' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Jänicke · On: K. Froese

Match Stats

Stat FC Saarbrücken Karlsruher SC
Fouls 21 23
Pass Accuracy 65% 71%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 23
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 466 563
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 3 14
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 301 399
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Karlsruher SC's early pressure resulted in two yellow cards for Manuel Stiefler and Damian Roßbach, potentially affecting their momentum.
  • ▸ The second half saw FC Saarbrücken gaining confidence, leading to their own players receiving cautions but maintaining the defensive structure.
  • ▸ Neither team managed to capitalize on the numerous chances created, leading to a 0-0 stalemate that reflects the overall balance of play.