Match report
Rot-Weiß Essen Defeats Waldhof Mannheim 1-0 in 3. Liga Clash
Rot-Weiß Essen
1–0
FT
Waldhof Mannheim
Mar 4, 2026
Rot-Weiß Essen held off a ten-man Waldhof Mannheim to secure a 1-0 victory in their 3. Liga match. M. Janssen scored the lone goal in the 31st minute, assisted by M. Schultz, as Rot-Weiß Essen managed to maintain their defensive resilience despite facing a reduced Waldhof Mannheim team after a red card in the 64th minute.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Rot-Weiß Essen 1–0 Waldhof Mannheim
- • Goal: M. Janssen (31' Assisted by M. Schultz)
- • Red Card: T. Boyd (64')
- • Yellow Cards: K. Gjasula (33'), D. Michel (43'), L. Klunter (70'), Jannik Hofmann (90+1')
- • Substitutions: L. Bierschenk for D. Michel (52'), T. Casali for F. Wienand (55')
Lineups
Rot-Weiß Essen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 35 F. Wienand (G)
- 37 J. Hofmann (D)
- 4 M. Schultz (D)
- 23 J. Rios Alonso (D)
- 14 L. Brumme (D)
- 8 K. Gjasula (M)
- 26 T. Musel (M)
- 10 M. Obuz (M)
- 24 K. Mizuta (M)
- 11 D. Abiama (M)
- 20 M. Janssen (F)
Substitutes
- 13 T. Casali
- 2 M. Kostka
- 7 R. Safi
- 9 J. Cuber Potocnik
- 15 B. Huning
- 16 R. Reisig
- 18 N. Kaiser
- 19 F. Bouebari
- 22 D. Schmidt
Waldhof Mannheim
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
- 24 L. Klunter (D)
- 6 N. Hoffmann (D)
- 5 O. Ogbemudia (D)
- 25 S. Ba (M)
- 21 J. Rieckmann (M)
- 22 J. Sietan (M)
- 17 S. Abifade (M)
- 27 A. Diakhaby (M)
- 28 D. Michel (M)
- 13 T. Boyd (F)
Substitutes
- 16 J. Niemann
- 7 L. Bierschenk
- 9 F. Lohkemper
- 12 V. Thill
- 20 K. Asallari
- 29 N. X. Muteba NTumba
- 35 D. Mendes
- 38 Masca
- 41 D. Kryeziu
Timeline
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31' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalM. Janssen · Assist: M. Schultz -
33' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardKlaus Gjasula -
43' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow CardD. MichelFoul
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52' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Michel · On: L. Bierschenk -
55' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Wienand · On: T. Casali -
56' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Wienand · On: T. Casali -
59' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Rieckmann · On: F. Lohkemper -
59' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Abifade · On: D. Mendes -
60' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Abifade · On: D. Mendes -
60' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Rieckmann · On: F. Lohkemper -
64' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Red CardT. BoydFoul
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67' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Red CardT. Boyd -
70' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow CardL. KlunterFoul
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72' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow CardL. Klunter -
79' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Diakhaby · On: K. Asallari -
81' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Diakhaby · On: K. Asallari -
81' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Abiama · On: R. Safi -
81' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Janssen · On: J. Cuber Potocnik -
83' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Janssen · On: J. Cuber Potocnik -
83' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Abiama · On: R. Safi -
88' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4Off: Kaito Mizuta · On: R. Reisig -
88' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Brumme · On: Franci Bouebari -
90'+1 Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardJannik Hofmann -
90' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4Off: Kaito Mizuta · On: R. Reisig -
90' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Brumme · On: Franci Bouebari
Match Stats
| Stat | Rot-Weiß Essen | Waldhof Mannheim |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 352 | 412 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 1.76 | 0.54 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 281 | 323 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match shifted dramatically in the 31st minute when M. Janssen scored the only goal of the game, giving Rot-Weiß Essen a crucial lead.
- ▸ Waldhof Mannheim's red card in the 64th minute to T. Boyd turned the tide of the match, putting Rot-Weiß Essen in a strong position to defend their lead.