FC Homburg is fighting for the title: Saarland Cup duel against Auersmacher!

FC Homburg is fighting for the title: Saarland Cup duel against Auersmacher!

On Wednesday, November 12th, FC 08 Homburg will play against SV Auersmacher in the 7th round of the Sparkassen-Pokal Saar. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. on the artificial turf pitch in Auersmacher. In the current season, Homburg started the tournament as the reigning defending champions in the Saarland Cup and will do everything they can to reach the next round. It is a significant duel as the two teams have met several times in recent years, with Homburg remaining victorious in both the 2021/22 semi-finals and the 2023/24 round of 16.

Homburg's last game ended in a 1-1 draw against FC Bayern Alzenau in the Regionalliga Südwest. Head coach Roland Seitz emphasizes that the preparation for this cup game was like a league game. The team is aware of the difficulty of the task and wants to go into the game well prepared.

Form and condition of the teams

SV Auersmacher is in 12th place in the Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar with 20 points after last winning 4-3 against FV Dudenhofen. This win was particularly important as Auersmacher had previously lost four games in a row. In the first round of the Saarland Cup, Auersmacher beat FC Kutzhof 2-0, which should give them further confidence.

Homburg, on the other hand, faces the challenge of having to do without several players. Absences include Hilal El-Helwe, Michael Heilig, Minos Gouras due to suspensions, as well as Amar Suljić (ill) and Miguel Gonçalves, who is busy with the U21 national team. In addition, the return of Oliver Kovacic remains uncertain, and Lukas Hoffmann also has to sit out due to injury.

Special framework conditions

Fans wishing to attend the game can take advantage of an on-site box office on match day. Admission starts at 5:45 p.m. and ticket prices are 10 euros. Children up to 14 years old and people with disabilities receive free entry. There are also separate entrances for home and away fans, with Homburgers entering via Stadionstrasse. However, it should be noted that the stadium street is completely closed on match day. Parking is available in the surrounding streets or in the parking lot at the natural grass pitch.

With an exciting game in front of the home fans, everyone involved can look forward to an exciting evening. Homburg will do everything in its power to continue its defense of the Saarland Cup title, while Auersmacher will strive with all his might to reach the next round.

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