Overview
- Aachen’s Danilo Wiebe was sent off in the 10th minute for an alleged handball even though replays showed the ball struck his back.
- Just before halftime, Joel da Silva Kiala was penalized for handball despite the ball hitting his head outside the area, and Kenan Fatkic converted the penalty for 1:1.
- Referee Daniel Bartnitzki later said he perceived a hand movement on the red card and acknowledged a wrong penalty decision, noting he wanted a second look that was not available.
- Aachen captain Bentley Baxter Bahn denounced both decisions on MagentaTV and urged basic video tools, while Rostock coach Daniel Brinkmann also questioned the calls.
- The match finished 2:2 after a chaotic stoppage‑time exchange, leaving Aachen with a point yet still hovering near the relegation places.