Match report
Rot-Weiß Essen Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 2-1 in 3. Liga Clash
FC Viktoria Köln
1–2
FT
Rot-Weiß Essen
Mar 22, 2026
Rot-Weiß Essen stunned FC Viktoria Köln with a swift 2-0 lead in the opening minutes of their 3. Liga clash. Despite a late goal from T. Kloss, Rot-Weiß Essen held on for a convincing 2-1 victory, showcasing their strong defensive strategy and tactical prowess. Key moments included early goals by D. Abiama and L. Brumme, which laid the groundwork for their successful campaign.
Key Facts
- • Rot-Weiß Essen led early with goals by D. Abiama (10') and L. Brumme (12')
- • FC Viktoria Köln's T. Kloss scored a consolation goal at 51'
- • Rot-Weiß Essen received three yellow cards, including one to Kaito Mizuta (45')
- • FC Viktoria Köln's V. Boboy and L. Dietz received yellow cards (53' and 70' respectively)
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Rot-Weiß Essen's Safi and Reisig coming on for Brumme and Musel (76')
Lineups
FC Viktoria Köln
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 27 A. Schulz (G)
- 22 V. Boboy (D)
- 2 L. Dietz (D)
- 18 T. Kloss (D)
- 19 M. Sponsel (D)
- 30 Y. Tonye (M)
- 21 L. M. Wolf (M)
- 7 S. Handle (M)
- 5 L. Munst (M)
- 23 B. Zank (M)
- 10 D. Otto (F)
Substitutes
- 26 D. Richter
- 3 J. Agyekum
- 6 T. Eisenhuth
- 8 F. Engelhardt
- 11 R. Velasco
- 29 L. Popp
- 34 F. Ronstadt
- 37 J. Vega Zambrano
- 40 J. Sachse
Rot-Weiß Essen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Golz (G)
- 2 M. Kostka (D)
- 4 M. Schultz (D)
- 23 J. Rios Alonso (D)
- 19 F. Bouebari (D)
- 8 K. Gjasula (M)
- 26 T. Musel (M)
- 11 D. Abiama (F)
- 24 K. Mizuta (M)
- 14 L. Brumme (D)
- 9 J. Cuber Potocnik (F)
Substitutes
- 35 F. Wienand
- 7 R. Safi
- 10 M. Obuz
- 15 B. Huning
- 16 R. Reisig
- 18 N. Kaiser
- 22 D. Schmidt
- 33 T. Kraulich
- 39 G. Swajkowski
Timeline
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10' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalD. Abiama · Assist: Kaito Mizuta
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12' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalL. Brumme · Assist: D. Abiama
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45' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardKaito Mizuta
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51' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardJ. Rios Alonso
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51' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalT. Kloss
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53' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardV. Boboy
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70' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardL. Dietz
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76' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Brumme · On: R. Safi
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76' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Musel · On: R. Reisig
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79' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Tonye · On: R. Velasco
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84' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardM. Kostka
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88' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Boboy · On: J. Vega Zambrano
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88' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Abiama · On: M. Obuz
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90' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4Off: Kaito Mizuta · On: G. Swajkowski
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Viktoria Köln | Rot-Weiß Essen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rot-Weiß Essen's early goals by Abiama and Brumme (10' and 12') set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on FC Viktoria Köln.
- ▸ FC Viktoria Köln's goal from T. Kloss at 51' provided a brief resurgence, but Rot-Weiß Essen's solid defense and strategic substitutions maintained their lead.