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Turn the Tide: 1. FC Saarbrücken's Promotion Push Against Rot-Weiss Essen
The race is on in the third division, with both relegation and promotion at stake. Rot-Weiss Essen, who once hung precariously over the relegation edge, now boasts a robust 10-point lead on the first relegation spot thanks to a stellar second half. But RWE isn't content to rest on their laurels; they're eyeing a positive end to the season against 1. FC Saarbrücken this Saturday. The Saarlanders, fresh from installing experienced coach Alois Schwartz, are pushing hard for promotion to the second league.
The Saarlanders suffered a tough home loss against Dynamo Dresden last Sunday, but Schwartz’s appointment sent a clear message of determination. Rüdiger Ziehl, Saarbrücken's former coach, remains involved with the club, focusing on management tasks to support Schwartz in reaching the ultimate goal.
With a two-point deficit to third place, Saarbrücken still harbors playoff hopes. However, achieving direct promotion and second place would require a perfect final sprint and a lot of luck, given the tight competition.
Catch the Action Live: MagentaSport Streams Essen vs. Saarbrücken
If you can't make it to the anticipated Hafenstraße battle, you can watch the match live from home or anywhere else. MagentaSport offers a live stream of Essen vs. Saarbrücken that's accessible on various devices, from TV to tablet to smartphone. However, access to the stream requires a MagentaSport subscription, which starts from 7.95 euros per month.
Free 3rd Division on TV: Missing Out on Essen vs. Saarbrücken
MagentaSport holds the exclusive rights to the 3rd division, broadcasting all 380 season games live. In addition, public broadcasters also hold 3rd division rights, showing two matches per game day in free-to-air television. Regrettably, the pairings SpVgg Unterhaching - Energie Cottbus and Dynamo Dresden - SV Sandhausen have been scheduled for the upcoming 35th matchday, meaning Essen vs. Saarbrücken won’t be available on free TV.
Post-Match Highlights: Where to Find Them
Even without a Magenta account, you won't miss out on Essen vs. Saarbrücken highlights post-match. Highlights will be shown on various platforms, including linear television and online streaming services. In linear television, highlights can be expected in the respective third programs (WDR and SR), as well as in the ARD-Sportschau at 6:00 PM. Afterwards, the highlights will also be available in the ARD media library, as well as on Sky, DAZN, and MagentaSport, which usually offer 3rd division game summaries to everyone without a paywall.
However, for those hungry for free highlights, YouTube is the best bet. After the final whistle, checking YouTube for updates on either the "ersterfcs" channel or Magenta Sport's official channel is your best shot to find free highlights of the Rot-Weiss Essen vs. 1. FC Saarbrücken game.
The upcoming match between Rot-Weiss Essen and 1. FC Saarbrücken will be live-streamed on MagentaSport, a service available via various devices for as low as 7.95 euros per month. However, the free-to-air broadcasting rights have been allocated to other games, so Essen vs. Saarbrücken won't be available on air. Post-match highlights of the game can be found on various platforms, including YouTube, with the "ersterfcs" channel and Magenta Sport's official channel being prime sources for free highlights. Despite Alois Schwartz's installment as coach, Saarbrücken must overcome a tough 3-point deficit to secure a playoff spot and a chance for promotion to the European leagues, Grandstand for a thrilling battle in Saarbrücken this Saturday.
