Match report

1. FC Kaiserslautern Defeats FC Saarbrücken 2-0 in DFB Pokal

FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
0–2
FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Apr 2, 2024

In a hard-fought encounter in the DFB Pokal, 1. FC Kaiserslautern emerged victorious over FC Saarbrücken by a score of 2-0. The visitors capitalized on defensive errors from Saarbrücken and secured their advancement with goals scored by M. Ritter and Almamy Touré. Despite facing multiple yellow cards, the visiting team showed resilience to hold off any counterattacks from their hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: FC Saarbrücken 0-2 1. FC Kaiserslautern
  • • First goal by M. Ritter (53') assisted by Almamy Touré
  • • Second goal by Almamy Touré (75') assisted by T. Puchacz
  • • FC Saarbrücken had four yellow cards: Patrick Sontheimer, M. Gaus, M. Zeitz, and Boné Uaferro
  • • 1. FC Kaiserslautern received two yellow cards: Boris Tomiak and J. Niehues

Lineups

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Schreiber (G)
  • 16 B. Thoelke (D)
  • 8 M. Zeitz (D)
  • 29 L. Boeder (D)
  • 7 C. Rizzuto (M)
  • 33 L. Kerber (M)
  • 6 P. Sontheimer (M)
  • 19 M. Gaus (M)
  • 25 A. Naïfi (F)
  • 10 K. Rabihić (F)
  • 9 K. Brünker (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Di Michele Sanchez
  • 23 T. Civeja
  • 22 S. Stehle
  • 11 J. Biada
  • 14 Boné Uaferro
  • 15 R. Becker
  • 30 T. Paterok
  • 20 J. Günther-Schmidt
  • 17 D. Becker

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 32 R. Himmelmann (G)
  • 6 A. Touré (D)
  • 33 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 2 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 15 T. Puchacz (D)
  • 8 J. Zimmer (M)
  • 26 F. Kaloč (M)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 11 K. Redondo (M)
  • 7 M. Ritter (F)
  • 19 D. Hanslik (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Opoku
  • 25 F. Stojilković
  • 27 F. Ronstadt
  • 30 A. Spahić
  • 5 K. Kraus
  • 40 D. Abiama
  • 24 B. Simakala
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 29 R. Tachie

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    31' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Redondo · On: A. Opoku
  2. FC Saarbrücken
    35' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Sontheimer

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    37' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Boris Tomiak

    Foul

  4. FC Saarbrücken
    50' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gaus

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    53' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ritter · Assist: Almamy Touré
  6. FC Saarbrücken
    62' FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zeitz

    Foul

  7. FC Saarbrücken
    67' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gaus · On: F. Di Michele Sanchez
  8. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    67' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hanslik · On: F. Stojilkovic
  9. FC Saarbrücken
    67' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Naïfi · On: S. Stehle
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    75' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    Almamy Touré · Assist: T. Puchacz
  11. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    77' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    J. Niehues

    Argument

  12. FC Saarbrücken
    78' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Zeitz · On: J. Biada
  13. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    78' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zimmer · On: F. Ronstadt
  14. FC Saarbrücken
    86' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Rabihic · On: Boné Uaferro
  15. FC Saarbrücken
    90'+4 FC Saarbrücken Card · Yellow Card
    Boné Uaferro

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Saarbrücken 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fouls 19 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 76%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 394 336
Yellow Cards 6 3
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 306 257
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Ritter's goal at 53' broke the deadlock, giving 1. FC Kaiserslautern a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Almamy Touré's second goal at 75' effectively sealed the win for 1. FC Kaiserslautern and eliminated any chances of a comeback from Saarbrücken.