Match report
Rot-Weiß Essen Stuns Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in DFB Pokal Clash
Rot-Weiß Essen
2–1
AET
Bayer Leverkusen
Feb 2, 2021
In a stunning upset, Rot-Weiß Essen pulled off a remarkable 2-1 victory over Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal. The lower-division side capitalized on two key goals from Oussama Kefkir and Stefan Engelmann, overcoming Leverkusen's early lead from Leandro Bailey. Despite Leverkusen's superior possession and several substitutions, Rot-Weiß Essen's resilience and tactical discipline secured their place in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Rot-Weiß Essen 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
- • Goals: Oussama Kefkir (108'), Stefan Engelmann (117') for Rot-Weiß Essen; Leandro Bailey (105') for Bayer Leverkusen
- • Yellow Cards: E. Palacios (13'), L. Bailey (81') for Leverkusen; S. Engelmann (120') for Rot-Weiß Essen
- • Substitutions: 5 for Rot-Weiß Essen, 4 for Bayer Leverkusen
Lineups
Rot-Weiß Essen
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Davari (G)
- 7 K. Grund (D)
- 24 A. Hahn (D)
- 5 M. Kehl-Gómez (M)
- 3 F. Herzenbruch (D)
- 14 D. Heber (D)
- 21 S. Plechaty (D)
- 6 D. Grote (M)
- 18 A. Condé (M)
- 11 S. Engelmann (F)
- 30 I. Young (F)
Substitutes
- 38 O. Kefkir
- 34 J. Hildebrandt
- 29 J. Neuwirt
- 8 C. Harenbrock
- 9 M. Platzek
- 10 J. Dorow
- 22 J. Golz
- 16 F. Weber
- 4 F. Backszat
Bayer Leverkusen
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hrádecký (G)
- 6 A. Dragović (D)
- 24 T. Fosu-Mensah (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
- 10 K. Demirbay (M)
- 25 E. Palacios (F)
- 38 K. Bellarabi (M)
- 13 L. Alario (F)
- 14 P. Schick (F)
- 9 L. Bailey (M)
Substitutes
- 19 M. Diaby
- 27 F. Wirtz
- 18 Wendell
- 30 J. Frimpong
- 22 D. Sinkgraven
- 16 T. Jedvaj
- 36 N. Lomb
- 21 L. Grill
- 5 S. Bender
Timeline
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13' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardE. Palacios
Foul
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44' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1Off: Karim Bellarabi · On: M. Diaby
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Palacios · On: F. Wirtz
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46' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Schick · On: Wendell
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62' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Conde · On: O. Kefkir
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62' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Young · On: J. Hildebrandt
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79' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Grund · On: J. Neuwirt
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81' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow CardL. Bailey
Foul
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105' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Plechaty · On: C. Harenbrock
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105' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Kehl-Gómez · On: M. Platzek
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105' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal GoalL. Bailey · Assist: Aleksandar Dragović
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108' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalO. Kefkir
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114' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Bailey · On: Jeremie Frimpong
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117' Rot-Weiß Essen Goal · Normal GoalS. Engelmann · Assist: C. Harenbrock
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118' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Goal cancelledL. Alario
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120' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow CardS. Engelmann
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Rot-Weiß Essen | Bayer Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 27 |
| Corners | 4 | 13 |
| Total Passes | 425 | 927 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 11 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 12 |
| Possession | 30% | 70% |
| Accurate Passes | 267 | 789 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 19 |
| Saves | 10 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rot-Weiß Essen equalized through Oussama Kefkir's goal in the 108th minute, sparking a surge in team morale and momentum.
- ▸ Stefan Engelmann's goal in the 117th minute sealed the victory for Rot-Weiß Essen, despite Leverkusen's late push and a controversial goal being disallowed by VAR.