Rot-Weiss Essen beats 1.FC Saarbrücken in the 3rd division and leaves the relegation zone. The FCS conceded the first defeat of the season.
On Monday evening (September 19th, 2022), RWE was able to celebrate a 1-0 (1-0) win against 1. FC Saarbrücken in the stadium on Hafenstrasse at the end of the 9th matchday. 16,000 fans saw the goal of the day through Augsburg loanee Felix Götze, brother of Frankfurt professional Mario Götze, who shook the stadium with a well-placed flick (37′).
Essen brought Saarbrücken to the first defeat of the season. RWE moves up to 15th place (nine points) thanks to the three points.
RWE sets accents out of orderly defensive
It only took a few moments before things got exciting. meal-Defender Felix Bastians had to save because Tobias Jänicke was suddenly able to overtake goalkeeper Jakob Golz after a mismatch by the hosts (1st).
Saarbrücken took this momentum with them a bit, although despite considerable possession of the ball, the pace left a lot to be desired. Because RWE stood compact and offered orderly defiance. But not only that: the team of coach Christoph Dabrowski also set their own accents in the offensive.
It was often about the busy winger Oguzhan Kefkir. He served Lawrence Ennali in an exemplary manner with a sharp cross, Ennali shot a free-standing dropkick in the penalty area – and the ball just missed the post (25′).
Essen takes control of the game on Hafenstrasse
As a result, took over Red and white food increasingly in control. The structure of the game worked well, FCS found it more difficult to play than at the beginning and came dangerously in front of the Essen goal via standard situations.
And suddenly a corner kick almost put Essen behind: Mike Frantz narrowly missed Adriano Grimaldi’s header at the second post (34′).
Götze-Schlenzer makes the stadium tremble
But Essen was unimpressed and acted with the necessary aggressiveness in the duels. And used a ball loss by Frantz to lead. Niklas Tarnat captured the ball and staged Götze, who flicked the ball into the left corner of the goal, which is well worth seeing.
Saarbrücken rears up after the restart
Saarbrücken came out of the dressing room anything but satisfied with the way the game went. FCS put more pressure on Essen in the early minutes of the second half and seemed to have a much better grip in their offensive efforts.
And that despite the fact that striker Grimaldi had to leave the field slightly injured (55th). He was replaced by Marvin Cuni, who was immediately pushed to the ground by goalscorer Götze on the sidelines. Götze saw yellow (60th).
RWE goalkeeper Golz has distinguished himself several times
Essen’s goalkeeper Golz also had more to do: A sharp cross from Richard Neudecker landed in the missile, Golz defused wide awake (65th). The FCS did not play further chances well enough, there was a problem at the end.
The final phase was extremely physical, many close duels were fought, including fouls and yellow cards. Ultimately, RWE earned the victory towards the end of the Saarbrücken team, which was getting stronger and stronger, but also had the necessary bit of luck.
Golz distinguished himself several times and made a brilliant save against Sebastian Jacob (87th). FCS goalkeeper Batz missed the equalizer very late with a header (90+4).
Wiesbaden next stop for RWE
After the upcoming international break, Rot-Weiss Essen will continue with a guest appearance at SV Wehen Wiesbaden (Sunday, October 2nd, 2 p.m.).
