Overview

• Rot-Weiss Essen triumphed 2-1 at home against Hansa Rostock, climbing out of immediate relegation danger in the 3. Liga standings.
• Ahmet Arslan was the match hero, scoring the equalizer in the 22nd minute and converting a decisive penalty in the 81st minute.
• Alexander Rossipal of Hansa Rostock received a red card in the 28th minute for a last-man foul on RWE’s Ramien Safi, shifting the game’s momentum.
• Refereeing decisions remain a focal point, with debates surrounding a missed penalty for RWE and the legitimacy of the awarded match-winning penalty.
• Fans and commentators praised RWE’s determination, with emotional scenes underscoring the high stakes of their relegation battle.