Match report

Holstein Kiel Defeats Rot-Weiß Essen 3-0 in DFB Pokal

Rot-Weiß Essen
Rot-Weiß Essen
0–3
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
Mar 3, 2021

Holstein Kiel stunned Rot-Weiß Essen with a 3-0 victory in their DFB Pokal match, showcasing strong offensive play and defensive resilience. The visitors took the lead early with a penalty by A. Mühling and extended their lead with a goal from J. Serra. In the later stages, J. Mees sealed the win for Holstein Kiel, leaving Rot-Weiß Essen with no response.

Key Facts

  • • Rot-Weiß Essen 0-3 Holstein Kiel
  • • A. Mühling scored a penalty at 26'
  • • J. Serra scored at 28'
  • • J. Mees sealed the victory at 90'
  • • D. Grote received a yellow card for Rot-Weiß Essen at 25'

Lineups

Rot-Weiß Essen

Formation: 5-4-1

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)
  • 6 D. Grote (M)
  • 34 J. Hildebrandt (D)
  • 38 O. Kefkir (M)
  • 11 S. Engelmann (F)
  • 30 I. Young (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 C. Harenbrock
  • 4 F. Backszat
  • 17 S. Lewerenz
  • 9 M. Platzek
  • 33 J. Endres
  • 22 J. Golz
  • 27 J. Behounek
  • 16 F. Weber
  • 29 J. Neuwirt

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Gelios (G)
  • 2 M. Kirkeskov (D)
  • 24 H. Wahl (D)
  • 20 J. Dehm (D)
  • 19 S. Lorenz (D)
  • 31 F. Bartels (M)
  • 8 A. Mühling (M)
  • 26 J. Meffert (M)
  • 7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
  • 27 F. Porath (M)
  • 23 J. Serra (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 F. Reese
  • 3 M. Komenda
  • 29 J. Mees
  • 36 N. Hauptmann
  • 22 A. Ignjovski
  • 33 B. Girth
  • 6 A. Arslan
  • 25 P. Neumann
  • 21 T. Dähne

Timeline

  1. Rot-Weiß Essen
    25' Rot-Weiß Essen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Grote

    Foul

  2. Holstein Kiel
    26' Holstein Kiel Goal · Penalty
    A. Mühling
  3. Holstein Kiel
    28' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Serra · Assist: F. Bartels
  4. Holstein Kiel
    58' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Porath · On: F. Reese
  5. Rot-Weiß Essen
    61' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Grund · On: C. Harenbrock
  6. Holstein Kiel
    68' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kirkeskov · On: Marco Komenda
  7. Rot-Weiß Essen
    70' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hildebrandt · On: F. Backszat
  8. Rot-Weiß Essen
    70' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kefkir · On: S. Lewerenz
  9. Rot-Weiß Essen
    78' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Grote · On: M. Platzek
  10. Rot-Weiß Essen
    79' Rot-Weiß Essen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Young · On: J. Endres
  11. Holstein Kiel
    87' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Bartels · On: J. Mees
  12. Holstein Kiel
    88' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Mühling · On: N. Hauptmann
  13. Holstein Kiel
    90' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mees · Assist: N. Hauptmann

Match Stats

Stat Rot-Weiß Essen Holstein Kiel
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 466 510
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 377 421
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Holstein Kiel capitalized on early momentum with a penalty goal by A. Mühling at 26', setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ J. Serra's goal just two minutes later at 28' effectively ended Rot-Weiß Essen's hopes, as they struggled to find a response.
  • ▸ J. Mees' late goal at 90' ensured Holstein Kiel's dominance and secured their place in the next round of the DFB Pokal.