VfB Lübeck fights back with a 2-2 draw against Emden's screw!

VfB Lübeck fights back with a 2-2 draw against Emden's screw!

On Friday evening, VfB Lübeck met Kickers Emden and ended in an exciting 2-2 draw. In front of a crowd of 2,892 spectators, the team was able to celebrate a point, but at the same time stopped a negative series of four defeats in a row. In a game that was characterized by ups and downs, center forward Antonio Verinac secured the tie with his two goals.

The game started very badly for Lübeck. Emden took the lead in the 11th minute through Tido Steffens, and just ten minutes later Felix Göttlicher increased the lead to 0-2. Lübeck struggled to break through against Emden's compact defense in the first half, with Mikail Polat hitting the post twice and missing an early turnaround.

Fearless return and fighting team spirit

As a result, however, the team showed morale and did not allow themselves to be discouraged. Shortly before the half-time whistle, in the 45th + 3 minute, Verinac finally scored the goal after a corner. Coach Guerino Capretti was able to call four returnees into the starting eleven: Nemo Philipp, Luca Menke, Marvin Thiel and Antonio Verinac. In addition, goalkeeper Phillip Diestel made his season debut in the regional league – a nerve-racking affair for the young player.

In the second half, Lübeck showed its true colors. The team pushed hard for an equalizer and were finally rewarded in the 75th minute when Verinac struck again after a cross from Thiel landed at him. After the equalizer, Lübeck tried to achieve the victory, while Emden was no longer dangerous on the offensive.

Outlook for the next game

The players showed mixed feelings after the game. Antonio Verinac was critical of the goals conceded, describing them as “weird goals” and emphasizing the deficit due to a set piece. Although the 20-year-old saw the draw as fair, he also recognized the potential for more. Mikail Polat, on the other hand, praised the team's mental strength, but regretted the 2-0 deficit. The next game against FC St. Pauli II is already in the starting blocks and Verinac demands a robust and dominant performance.

Overall, the question remains whether VfB Lübeck can take the necessary momentum from this draw to get back on the winning track in the next game. The latest results suggest that the team's will is strong, but the challenges remain great.

The fans can only hope that morale and team spirit remain strong as the team goes into the upcoming game with fresh courage.

Further details on the match results and statistics can be found at VfB Lübeck as well as on Lomazoma and Transfer market.