Match report

Rot-Weiß Essen Defeats Hoffenheim II 3–1 in 3. Liga Clash

Rot-Weiß Essen
Rot-Weiß Essen
3–1
FT
Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II
Oct 1, 2025

Rot-Weiß Essen stuns Hoffenheim II by scoring three goals within the first 59 minutes of play, including a brace from J. Mause and an assistive performance by R. Safi. Despite Valentin Lässig's late goal for Hoffenheim II, Rot-Weiß held on to secure a vital win in their 3. Liga match.

Key Facts

  • • Rot-Weiß Essen scored three goals at different stages: J. Mause (18', 30'), Kaito Mizuta (59')
  • • Hoffenheim II's only goal was by Valentin Lässig in the 85th minute
  • • J. Mause and R. Safi were key contributors with two goals and an assist each for Rot-Weiß Essen
  • • Rot-Weiß Essen secured a crucial win against Hoffenheim II, maintaining their strong position in the 3. Liga
  • • Valentin Lässig received a yellow card in the 75th minute

Lineups

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)
  • 14 L. Brumme (D)
  • 32 L. Bazzoli (M)
  • 26 T. Musel (M)
  • 7 R. Safi
  • 6 A. Arslan (M)
  • 24 K. Mizuta (M)
  • 29 J. Mause (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 F. Wienand
  • 10 M. Obuz
  • 18 N. Kaiser
  • 19 F. Bouebari
  • 20 M. Janssen
  • 30 K. Owusu
  • 33 T. Kraulich
  • 37 J. Hofmann
  • 39 G. Swajkowski

Hoffenheim II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Petersson (G)
  • 24 L. Erlein (D)
  • 49 Y. Luhrs (D)
  • 6 V. Lassig
  • 39 F. Bahr (D)
  • 17 R. Reisig (M)
  • 10 L. Duric (M)
  • 7 A. Amaimouni (M)
  • 22 A. Llugiqi (M)
  • 11 P. Hennrich (M)
  • 38 D. Zeitler (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Y. Onohiol
  • 16 Y. Hor
  • 8 D. Dagdeviren
  • 40 D. Donkor
  • 23 A. Honajzer
  • 30 N. El-Jindaoui
  • 9 S. Kalambayi Mukuta
  • 27 L. Krasniqi
  • 45 B. O. Labes

Timeline

  1. Rot-Weiß Essen
    18' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mause
  2. Rot-Weiß Essen
    30' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mause
  3. Hoffenheim II
    38' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Erlein

    Foul

  4. Hoffenheim II
    46' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Llugiqi · On: B. O. Labes
  5. Rot-Weiß Essen
    58' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mause

    Foul

  6. Rot-Weiß Essen
    59' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal Goal
    Kaito Mizuta · Assist: R. Safi
  7. Rot-Weiß Essen
    63' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mause · On: M. Obuz
  8. Hoffenheim II
    66' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luca Erlein · On: Y. Hor
  9. Hoffenheim II
    66' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Zeitler · On: N. El-Jindaoui
  10. Rot-Weiß Essen
    72' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Safi · On: M. Janssen
  11. Hoffenheim II
    72' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Hennrich · On: D. Dagdeviren
  12. Hoffenheim II
    75' Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    Valentin Lässig

    Foul

  13. Hoffenheim II
    83' Hoffenheim II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Duric · On: A. Honajzer
  14. Hoffenheim II
    85' Hoffenheim II Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Lassig · Assist: A. Amaimouni
  15. Hoffenheim II
    90'+2 Hoffenheim II Card · Yellow Card
    A. Amaimouni
  16. Rot-Weiß Essen
    90'+3 Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kaito Mizuta · On: N. Kaiser

Match Stats

Stat Rot-Weiß Essen Hoffenheim II
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 2 16
Total Passes 253 571
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 11
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.41 1.44
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 191 496
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rot-Weiß Essen took an early lead with J. Mause's brace, setting a strong foundation for their victory.
  • ▸ The third goal by Kaito Mizuta in the 59th minute sealed Rot-Weiß Essen's dominance, despite Hoffenheim II's late push.