1st FC Saarbrücken: A Top Team in Your District - Successfully salvaging the season through a victory in the cup.
Following a fifth-place finish in last season's league and a missed opportunity to move up to the second division, 1. FC Saarbrücken secured a place in the upcoming DFB Cup.
The 2-1 triumph over FC Homburg in the final, attended by almost 13,000 spectators at the Saarbrücken Ludwigspark, was also a day of goodbyes for the FCS. Marcel Gaus (34) called it quits after the match, while Luca Kerber (22) bid adieu to join Heidenheim in the Bundesliga. Kerber's inclined to play in Europe now due to Leverkusen's win against Lautern in the Pokal final.
The team gaining promotion will compete in the Conference League qualifiers due to Bayer's double. What a remarkable shift for Kerber, moving from the 3rd League to Europe. The Saarlander: "I've been through so many amazing moments here. In the course of a few days, I'll take some time to ponder all of it. But of course, I'm also looking forward to my new challenge."
Marcel Gaus, who quickly ascended to be a legitimate successor to "Silverback" Tobias Jänicke in less than two years, had always wished: "I want this magnificent club to embark on another cup run next season." Now, with his family of six, he relocates to his hometown of Düsseldorf. Yet, the goal against Bayern will remain etched in his memory forever.
This 2-1 win against worthy Homburg (goals: Rabihic, Kerber/Mendler) wasn't just lucrative from a financial standpoint; it was also crucial for the mental well-being of the club. Ultimately, they succeeded in acquiring a trophy and offering solace to the distressed fan base.
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Source: symclub.org
