Saarland's football history: hopes of promotion in the relegation!

Saarland's football history: hopes of promotion in the relegation!

Saarland, Deutschland - Saarland football is experiencing an exciting phase that includes both the past and the present. In the 1950s, the Saarland was an autonomous country and a member of FIFA. Between 1950 and 1956, the Saarland national team played a total of 19 caps under the direction of coach Helmut Schön, who had been in office since 1952 and then recorded a successful career as a national coach in Germany. His biggest challenge was the 1954 World Cup qualification, in which the Saarland played against the Federal Republic of Germany.

In these encounters, the Saarland had to prove itself against Germany and Norway. Although the games against Germany (0: 3 in Stuttgart and 1: 3 in Saarbrücken) were lost, the team received good reviews. After the decisive second leg on March 28, 1954, which ended 3-1 for Germany, the opportunity was missed in participating in the World Cup. Helmut Schön, who shaped the Saarlanders with his communicative approach and his ability to motivate people, left a lasting impression in the history of Saarland football.

history and success in Saarland

In the following years, especially in 1963, the 1st FC Saarbrücken founding member of the Bundesliga became a founding member, but was only able to stay in the league for one season. The club played a total of six seasons in the first division. Borussia Neunkirchen and FC Homburg also contributed to the Saarland football history and were active in the highest division in the 1960s and late 1980s. Today SV Elversberg plays in the 2nd Bundesliga and strives for the ascent. SV Elversberg is currently in the relegation against Heidenheim after the first leg ended 2-2.

trainer Horst Steffen is optimistic and emphasizes the opportunity to create the promotion during a home game. The financial support from the Holzer family and the focus on rental shops with young talents could be crucial. At the same time, the 1. FC Saarbrücken is faced with a difficult situation, since the chances of turning the 0: 2 against Eintracht Braunschweig in the second leg are low.

public support and hopes

The concerns for Saarland football are currently also present in politics. Prime Minister Anke Rehlinger speaks of a "noticeable wave of euphoria" and has hope for a double promotion of Elversberg and Saarbrücken. The sport on site receives additional prominence from Stefan Kuntz, sports director of Hamburger SV and native Neunkircher, who wants a stronger dominance of the Saarland on the football map.

The history of Saarland football is deeply rooted in the region, which was considered an economic engine in Germany in the 1950s. At that time, Hermann Neuberger, President of the Saarland Football Association, helped to integrate the Saarland in FIFA, which laid the foundation for the success and development of football in this region. With talented players like Herbert Binkert and Karl Ringel, the basics for a strong football tradition in Saarland were worked.

You can find more details on the historical importance of Saarland football at Dewezet and and the comprehensive history of Saarfussball on saar-fv.de . There is also interesting information about Helmut Schön and his time as a trainer at Saarbrücker Zeitung .