Eintracht Braunschweig secures relegation in the dramatic relegation thriller!

Eintracht Braunschweig secures relegation in the dramatic relegation thriller!

The second leg of the relegation match between Eintracht Braunschweig and 1. FC Saarbrücken took place on May 31, 2025. After a 2-0 win in the first leg, Braunschweig was in a comfortable position, while Saarbrücken needed a win with at least two goals to secure promotion.
The game started at 8:30 p.m. in the Eintracht Stadium and was officiated by referee Tobias Welz. The first half ended goalless before the second half ended in dramatic ups and downs.

In the 66th minute, Krüger converted a penalty for Saarbrücken and gave the guests a 1-0 lead. But Braunschweig's response didn't take long to arrive: Brünker equalized in the 83rd minute. In the first minute of extra time, De Michele Sanchez gave Saarbrücken the lead again, but Philippe equalized in the last minute of added time to make it 2-2. This point not only decided the second leg, but also sealed Eintracht Braunschweig's relegation and Saarbrücken's relegation to the 3rd league.

Drama on the field

The course of the game was characterized by exciting twists and turns. Eintracht Braunschweig's goalkeeper Hoffmann put in a fabulous performance and saved his club several times with crucial saves. In the 90th minute, Saarbrücken's Rizzuto received a yellow-red card, which led to confusion and additional tension in the stadium. After the final whistle, some spectators stormed the pitch, but this was quickly stopped.

Eintracht Braunschweig was able to show a strong performance despite the absence of President Nicole Kumpis, who was not present for health reasons. Coach Marc Pfitzner, who had replaced head coach Daniel Scherning on an interim basis, and the players were visibly relieved to stay in the league. On the other hand, Saarbrücken, who finished the regular season with a solid 3rd place in the 3rd league, fought in vain for promotion.

A look at the statistics

Here are the important goals and events of the game:

After an exciting and intense game, it can be said that Eintracht Braunschweig will continue to play in the 2nd Bundesliga next season, while 1. FC Saarbrücken has to prepare for the challenges of the 3rd league. Both teams can still look back on an intense season that was filled with a lot of emotions and drama.

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