Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Rot-Weiss Essen (8th, 56 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Hannover 96 II (18th, 37 pts). On the form table Hannover 96 II stood 9th over the last five rounds, despite being 18th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/1.42 for Rot-Weiss Essen and 1.34/1.84 for Hannover 96 II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.45.
The venue was Stadion Essen in Essen, with room for 20,650 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Rot-Weiss Essen led 4-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 5-1.
Goal scorers
Rot-Weiss Essen: Lucas Brumme (15'), Tobias Kraulich (90'), Lucas Brumme (30'), José-Enrique Ríos Alonso (9'), Tobias Kraulich (43') · Hannover 96 II: Lars Gindorf (44')