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Rot-Weiss Essen Falls to Osnabrück as Fan Violence Erupts

The struggling third-division club suffered a 2-0 loss in a crucial relegation battle, overshadowed by post-match clashes involving its supporters.

  • Rot-Weiss Essen lost 2-0 to last-place VfL Osnabrück, deepening their relegation struggles in Germany's third division.
  • The match marked the debut of new RWE head coach Uwe Koschinat, who faced his former club but failed to secure an immediate turnaround.
  • Essener fans caused disturbances after the game, breaching the pitch, clashing with security personnel, and attempting to confront home supporters.
  • The club faces the prospect of financial penalties, with previous fan misconduct already limiting its ability to strengthen the squad in the transfer market.
  • RWE’s on-field performance lacked offensive threat, with Osnabrück sealing the win through a first-half goal and a late penalty.
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