Match report
FC Saarbrücken Stuns Bayern Munich 2-1 in DFB Pokal
FC Saarbrücken
2–1
FT
Bayern Munich
Nov 1, 2023
FC Saarbrücken pulled off an impressive victory over top-tier rivals Bayern Munich, clinching a 2-1 win in the DFB Pokal contest. Despite facing significant pressure from the Bundesliga giants, Saarbrücken showcased resilience and determination to secure their place in the next round of the competition.
Key Facts
- • Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller scored the opening goal at 16 minutes via an assist by F. Kratzig.
- • FC Saarbrücken's Patrick Sontheimer equalized in injury time of the first half, assisted by Lukas Boeder.
- • Marius Gaus secured the win for FC Saarbrücken with a late goal in the 90th minute plus six seconds, assisted by T. Civeja.
Lineups
FC Saarbrücken
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Schreiber (G)
- 29 L. Boeder (D)
- 8 M. Zeitz (D)
- 14 Boné Uaferro (D)
- 6 P. Sontheimer (M)
- 7 C. Rizzuto (M)
- 25 A. Naïfi (M)
- 10 K. Rabihić (M)
- 19 M. Gaus (M)
- 22 S. Stehle (F)
- 21 F. Di Michele Sanchez (F)
Substitutes
- 33 L. Kerber
- 11 J. Biada
- 23 T. Civeja
- 20 J. Günther-Schmidt
- 9 K. Brünker
- 30 T. Paterok
- 38 L. Sahin
- 35 F. Kotyrba
- 34 F. Recktenwald
Bayern Munich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Neuer (G)
- 20 B. Sarr (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
- 19 A. Davies (D)
- 6 J. Kimmich (M)
- 41 F. Krätzig (M)
- 10 L. Sané (M)
- 25 T. Müller (M)
- 39 M. Tel (M)
- 13 E. Choupo-Moting (F)
Substitutes
- 27 K. Laimer
- 42 J. Musiala
- 11 K. Coman
- 7 S. Gnabry
- 34 L. Zvonarek
- 45 A. Pavlović
- 46 T. Fukui
- 9 H. Kane
- 18 Daniel Peretz
Timeline
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10' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardM. Zeitz
Foul
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16' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal GoalT. Müller · Assist: F. Kratzig
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25' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: M. de Ligt · On: Konrad Laimer
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40' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow CardE. Choupo-Moting
Time wasting
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45'+1 FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalPatrick Sontheimer · Assist: Lukas Boeder
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60' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Kratzig · On: J. Musiala
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60' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Sane · On: K. Coman
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60' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Sarr · On: S. Gnabry
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67' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Di Michele Sanchez · On: L. Kerber
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67' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Stehle · On: J. Biada
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71' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3Off: Boné Uaferro · On: T. Civeja
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72' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardPatrick Sontheimer
Foul
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72' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Rabihic · On: J. Gunther-Schmidt
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82' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow CardM. Gaus
Foul
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83' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 5Off: Patrick Sontheimer · On: K. Brunker
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90'+6 FC Saarbrücken Goal · Normal GoalM. Gaus · Assist: T. Civeja
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Saarbrücken | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 90% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 4 | 18 |
| Corners | 0 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 250 | 732 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 25% | 75% |
| Accurate Passes | 177 | 656 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 9 |
| Saves | 6 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FC Saarbrücken's equalizing goal right before halftime shifted momentum dramatically and boosted team morale.
- ▸ Bayern Munich was left reeling after conceding the second goal in stoppage time, ultimately losing their lead.