FC Erzgebirge Aue have lost contact with the promotion places in the 3rd Football League with their second defeat in a row. On matchday 16, the Saxons lost to SC Verl 2:5 (2:4). In front of 5,713 spectators, the more mature visitors were convincing and deservedly won with goals from Yari Otto (9th minute), Dominik Steczyk (24th), Timur Gayet (44th), Fabio Gruber (45th +3rd) and Chilohem Onuoha (90th +3rd).
Omar Sijaric (16') and Marcel Bär (42') were successful for Aue. The home side, who had little chance overall, finished the game with only ten players: Marvin Stefaniak (74) was shown the red card after a frustrating foul.
Aue were without Ali Loune, who had caused a traffic accident under the influence of alcohol on Wednesday evening. The 22-year-old was replaced in the starting line-up by Sijaric, who immediately justified their faith by making it 1-1 with a powerful shot from twelve meters under the crossbar. Otto had put the visitors ahead nine minutes earlier after a fine combination.
