According to Bild, Saarbrücken defeated Meppen 6-1, with coach Giannikis praising the team's significant progress.

Six days earlier, Saarbrücken had lost 2-4 to Hansa Rostock, with clear defensive issues exposed from set pieces. This time, against SV Meppen, the team's corner defense showed marked improvement.

Bild reported that sporting director Thiele and coach Giannikis had faced criticism previously, but the pair quickly turned the team around, completely transforming the squad's atmosphere.

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