Overview
- Torben Müsel opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Johannes Geis equalized for Schweinfurt from a hand penalty in the 44th.
- Substitute Marek Janssen entered around the 66th minute and struck the 69th‑minute winner after build‑up work by Marvin Obuz.
- RWE’s victory came despite a stronger second half from the promoted visitors, who twice threatened through the woodwork.
- Rot-Weiss Essen visit FC Ingolstadt next Saturday in the league with kickoff scheduled for 14:00.
- RWE’s U17 lost 2-1 at Rot-Weiß Oberhausen after leading through Atilla Yapar, with Dennis Byczkowski leveling and a 71st‑minute winner created by Arda Asil, prompting coach Jens Grembowietz to criticize a poor second half.