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Braunschweig holds two-goal advantage over Saarbrücken ahead of playoff return leg

Marc Pfitzner insists that tonight’s return leg will require the same intensity despite Braunschweig’s 2-0 cushion

Saarbrücken will gegen Eintracht Braunschweig doch noch die Sensation.
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Overview

  • Eintracht Braunschweig secured a 2:0 win in the first leg at Saarbrücken on May 23 to take the lead in the relegation playoff.
  • The decisive second leg kicks off at 20:30 on May 27 in Braunschweig with 2. Bundesliga survival on the line.
  • Marc Pfitzner, who replaced Daniel Scherning for the playoffs, credits his motivational approach with energizing the squad for the initial victory.
  • Goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffmann says Pfitzner’s words have sharpened the team’s focus amid a historic trend of 3. Liga sides overturning deficits in this format.
  • 1. FC Saarbrücken coach Alois Schwartz remains optimistic about overturning the deficit but calls for a more proactive tactical display.