VfB's Competitive City Showdown

In a packed Lübeck Buniamshof, the 147th city derby between 1. FC Phoenix and VfB Lübeck took place on a chilly evening. The match started with a 45-minute delay due to VfB fans gathering on the main tribune, adding to the electric atmosphere.

The attendance at the stadium was 2,243 spectators, with a majority of VfB fans present. The starting lineups were as follows:

For 1. FC Phoenix: - Schneider (GK) - Van Looy - Berger (C) - Maiolo - Stoever (Kurtz, 59') - Iloka - Obushnyi (Obushnyi, 76') - Fritzsche - Lesueur (Adou, 53'/Ihde, 76') - Bock - Ganda (Krueger, 46')

VfB Lübeck, under the guidance of coach Guerino Capretti, made two changes to their starting lineup:

Didzilatis (GK)
Menke
Geerkens
Posselt (H. Bukusu, 73')
Wulff
Farrona Pulido (Andresen, 46')
Drinkuth (Lehnfeld, 87')
Thiel (C)
Westphal
Sommer
Albrecht (Koelle, 46')

The match commenced with VfB Lübeck showing a focused and solid defensive stance, attempting to break Phoenix's defense with quick counter-attacks. VfB Lübeck's Posselt had the first big chance in the 13th minute, but his shot was saved by Phoenix keeper Schneider.

The game saw its first goal in the 75th minute when H. Bukusu scored for VfB Lübeck, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage was short-lived as Obina Iloka equalised for 1. FC Phoenix in the 88th minute, resulting in a fair 1-1 draw.

The match was officiated by Rene-Alexander Rose, and there were several yellow cards handed out: Kurtz and Iloka for 1. FC Phoenix, while Sommer, Albrecht, Westphal, Geerkens, and Drinkuth were yellow-carded for VfB Lübeck.

For those interested in following VfB Lübeck, their Instagram handle is @vfb_luebeck_1919, Facebook page is @vfbluebeck, and website is www.vfb-luebeck.de. The Lübeck Buniamshof can be found on Google Maps at Bei der Lohmühle 13, 23554 Lübeck.

Overall, it was an exciting and hard-fought match, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination. VfB Lübeck earned a well-deserved point in the derby, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the season's city rivalry.