Match report

Rot-Weiß Essen Defeats Bayreuth 2–0 in 3. Liga Match

Rot-Weiß Essen

2–0

Bayreuth

Mar 5, 2023

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Mar 5, 2023 · FT

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Rot-Weiß Essen held off stubborn resistance from visiting Bayreuth to secure a crucial 2–0 victory in their 3. Liga encounter on Saturday. Two goals within a short span, one by F. Herzenbruch and another by B. Rother, proved decisive as Rot-Weiß Essen maintained control throughout the game despite facing a disciplined Bayreuth side.

Key Facts

• Rot-Weiß Essen defeated Bayreuth 2–0 in their latest match of the 3. Liga.
• F. Herzenbruch scored the opening goal for Rot-Weiß Essen at minute 61, assisted by O. Kefkir.
• B. Rother added a second goal at minute 68 to secure the win for Rot-Weiß Essen.
• Bayreuth received three yellow cards: A. Nollenberger (20'), B. Kirsch (35'), and A. Diawusie (61').
• Rot-Weiß Essen's C. Harenbrock was also shown a yellow card at minute 48.

Lineups

Rot-Weiß Essen

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

1 J. Golz (G)
7 A. Wiegel (D)
3 F. Herzenbruch (D)
23 J. Ríos Alonso (D)
4 F. Bastians (D)
6 B. Rother (M)
32 T. Eisfeld (M)
26 T. Müsel (M)
8 C. Harenbrock (F)
10 K. Holzweiler (F)
30 I. Young (F)

Substitutes

38 O. Kefkir
9 R. Berlinski
21 S. Plechaty
5 C. Fandrich
19 M. Niemeyer
22 A. Loubongo-M'Boungou
35 F. Wienand
2 M. Römling
16 M. Kourouma

Bayreuth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

31 S. Kolbe (G)
33 M. Heinrich (M)
19 S. Eder (D)
24 F. Weber (D)
27 M. Götz (D)
22 T. Latteier (M)
6 B. Kirsch (M)
10 A. Diawusie (M)
9 A. Nollenberger (F)
25 E. Zejnullahu (M)
11 M. Ziereis (F)

Substitutes

2 C. Fenninger
23 L. Hemmerich
7 T. Stockinger
13 A. Groiß
8 D. Steininger
1 L. Zahaczewski
16 C. Kaymaz
30 N. Andermatt
37 L. Petzold

Timeline

20' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card

A. Nollenberger
35' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card

B. Kirsch
48' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow Card

C. Harenbrock
59' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Holzweiler · On: O. Kefkir
59' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Harenbrock · On: R. Berlinski
61' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card

A. Diawusie
61' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal Goal

F. Herzenbruch · Assist: O. Kefkir
65' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Latteier · On: C. Fenninger
65' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Diawusie · On: L. Hemmerich
68' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal Goal

B. Rother
70' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3

Off: I. Young · On: S. Plechaty
70' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4

Off: T. Eisfeld · On: C. Fandrich
75' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Nollenberger · On: T. Stockinger
75' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 4

Off: B. Kirsch · On: A. Groiss
75' Bayreuth subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Ziereis · On: D. Steininger
82' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5

Off: T. Musel · On: M. Niemeyer
83' Bayreuth Card · Yellow Card

C. Fenninger

Match Stats

Stat	Rot-Weiß Essen	Bayreuth
Fouls	9	12
Pass Accuracy	—	—
Offsides	—	—
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	11	9
Corners	2	4
Total Passes	—	—
Yellow Cards	1	4
Blocked Shots	4	2
Shots on Target	4	5
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	3	2
Possession	48%	52%
Accurate Passes	—	—
Shots Inside Box	—	—
Saves	5	2
Shots Outside Box	—	—

Key Match Notes

▸ The match took a decisive turn when F. Herzenbruch scored the opening goal for Rot-Weiß Essen in the 61st minute, breaking Bayreuth's resistance and giving them control of the game.
▸ B. Rother's second goal at minute 68 further solidified Rot-Weiß Essen’s lead and effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from Bayreuth.