Match report

Rot-Weiß Essen Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 1–0 in 3. Liga

Rot-Weiß Essen
Rot-Weiß Essen
1–0
FT
FC Viktoria Köln
FC Viktoria Köln
Oct 18, 2025

In a tightly contested match, Rot-Weiß Essen managed to hold off the determined efforts of FC Viktoria Köln by securing a valuable 1–0 victory at home. Ahmet Arslan's early goal proved decisive as both teams battled through a challenging encounter filled with yellow cards and substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Rot-Weiß Essen vs FC Viktoria Köln: 1–0 Final Score
  • • Ahmet Arslan scored the only goal for Rot-Weiß Essen at minute 40
  • • FC Viktoria Köln had two players, Lobinger and Engelhardt, receive yellow cards in the first half
  • • Rot-Weiß Essen substituted L. Brumme with Franci Bouebari at minute 61
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams during the match

Lineups

Rot-Weiß Essen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Golz (G)
  • 2 M. Kostka (D)
  • 23 J. Rios Alonso (D)
  • 33 T. Kraulich (D)
  • 14 L. Brumme (D)
  • 28 T. Moustier (M)
  • 26 T. Musel (M)
  • 10 M. Obuz (M)
  • 6 A. Arslan (M)
  • 24 K. Mizuta (M)
  • 7 R. Safi

Substitutes

  • 35 F. Wienand
  • 19 F. Bouebari
  • 37 J. Hofmann
  • 18 N. Kaiser
  • 39 G. Swajkowski
  • 32 L. Bazzoli
  • 30 K. Owusu
  • 9 J. Cuber Potocnik
  • 20 M. Janssen

FC Viktoria Köln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Dudu (G)
  • 2 L. Dietz (D)
  • 15 C. Greger (D)
  • 18 T. Kloss (D)
  • 19 M. Sponsel (M)
  • 21 L. M. Wolf (M)
  • 8 F. Engelhardt (M)
  • 7 S. Handle (M)
  • 5 L. Munst (M)
  • 10 D. Otto (M)
  • 9 L. Lobinger (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Schulz
  • 3 J. Agyekum
  • 6 T. Eisenhuth
  • 23 B. Zank
  • 25 D. Perri
  • 34 F. Ronstadt
  • 38 S. Carella
  • 41 S. Kozuki

Timeline

  1. FC Viktoria Köln
    4' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lobinger

    Foul

  2. FC Viktoria Köln
    37' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Engelhardt

    Foul

  3. Rot-Weiß Essen
    40' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal Goal
    Ahmet Arslan · Assist: L. Brumme
  4. FC Viktoria Köln
    46' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Engelhardt · On: T. Eisenhuth
  5. Rot-Weiß Essen
    61' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Brumme · On: Franci Bouebari
  6. FC Viktoria Köln
    70' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. M. Wolf · On: S. Kozuki
  7. FC Viktoria Köln
    71' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Munst · On: F. Ronstadt
  8. Rot-Weiß Essen
    72' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow Card
    Tobias Kraulich

    Foul

  9. Rot-Weiß Essen
    72' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Safi · On: M. Janssen
  10. Rot-Weiß Essen
    82' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow Card
    Kaito Mizuta

    Foul

  11. FC Viktoria Köln
    82' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Lobinger · On: B. Zank
  12. FC Viktoria Köln
    85' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ronstadt

    Foul

  13. Rot-Weiß Essen
    90'+1 Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ahmet Arslan · On: K. Owusu
  14. Rot-Weiß Essen
    90'+2 Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Obuz · On: N. Kaiser

Match Stats

Stat Rot-Weiß Essen FC Viktoria Köln
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 457 415
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.13 0.71
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 384 338
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Lobinger (minute 4) and Engelhardt (minute 37) of FC Viktoria Köln disrupted their offensive rhythm, contributing to Rot-Weiß Essen's control over the game.
  • ▸ Ahmet Arslan's goal in the 40th minute was a turning point as it gave Rot-Weiß Essen a lead they would not relinquish despite FC Viktoria Köln’s persistent efforts.