Compared to the last league game (1-0 win in Duisburg), coach Joe Enochs swapped two positions in the starting XI. Lars Lokotsch and Can Coskun started for the offensive forces Manfred Starke and Marcel Hilssner, both of whom were injured.
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And the red and white twirled well in attack. After less than half a minute, Mike Könnecke, who recovered in time after thigh problems in the state cup game in Kamenz (5:0), had a good shot-in. A lively kick developed, in which Zwickau initially continued to dominate. After a great pass from Könnecke, Coskun, who was strong at dribbling, hit a hook and failed on the post (16′).
Verl wakes up – Brinkies makes a double parry
Then Mael Corboz woke up his losers with a long-range shot that forced Johannes Brinkies to make a strong save (24′). Immediately afterwards, the FSV keeper saved from another top chance against Julian Schwermann (25th). Despite a lot of good attempts from both sides, it was goalless at the break.
Double header without luck for Zwickau
The West Saxons were also more agile in the second round thanks to better ball security, better pressing and faster switching for a long time. The greatest chance came after a corner, with Marco Schikora and Lokotsch just before the goal line heading the ball. But SCV goalkeeper Niclas Thiede kept track of the confusion and scraped the thing out of the corner of the goal (52nd).
FSV escapes shock on counterattack
The East Westphalians came up with a strong counterattack when Leandro Putera hit the ball from the outside as if by chance in the early stages (62nd). The swans had more offensive actions for a long time and were blocked again and again. Only in the final phase did Verl run again with modest means. Despite a lot of hustle and bustle, Zwickau still managed to get a well-deserved point.