In the Relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga, Eintracht Braunschweig won the away leg against 1. FC Saarbrücken with a 2-0 score, setting a favorable position for the return match.
The first half of the game saw limited action on both sides, but the tempo picked up in the second half. Lino Tempelmann scored the opening goal just four minutes after the restart, capitalizing on a strong counter-attack by the visiting team, while Rayan Philippe’s attempt was denied by Saarbrücken’s goalkeeper, Phillip Menzel.
The game saw a more intense pace, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Eintracht Braunschweig who managed to double their lead in the 61st minute, courtesy of Marvin Rittmüller’s goal. The final score remained unchanged, giving the Lower Saxony-based team a significant advantage going into the return match, scheduled for Tuesday in Braunschweig.