- In the derby match, Saarbrücken emerges victorious in Mannheim.
1. After enduring a series of setbacks, FC Saarbrücken emerged triumphant. They clinched the Southwest Derby in the 3rd league against Waldhof Mannheim, securing a 1:0 (1:0) victory. The game was devoid of spectacular moments, but Sebastian Vasiliadis netted the winning goal in the 41st minute. With this second victory of the season, the squad led by coach Rüdiger Ziehl climbed from the 14th spot to 7th position in the standings temporarily.
Before this, Saarbrücken suffered a heartbreaking loss on penalties against 1. FC Nuremberg in the DFB-Pokal, followed by a close 2:3 defeat at home against FC Ingolstadt. The derby provided an opportunity for a turnaround, albeit a less decisive one than anticipated. Amine Naifi (67.) missed a penalty as a result of Henning Matriciani's foul earlier.
Despite the recent setbacks, including a disappointing loss in the DFB-Pokal and a narrow defeat at home, Germany-based FC Saarbrücken found redemption against local rival Waldhof Mannheim. Their victory over Waldhof propelled them closer to the top of the 3rd league standings, as Germany's Saarbrücken team now sits temporarily in the 7th position.
