Match Report
Köln II, 7th on 62 points, faced a 25-point deficit to Rot-Weiss Essen (2nd, 87). In league terms the two rates read 2.21/0.84 for Rot-Weiss Essen and 1.84/1.29 for Köln II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Stadion Essen staged the fixture, a ground that holds 20,650. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Rot-Weiss Essen: Simon Engelmann (85'), Marius Kleinsorge (90')
Key stats
Possession: Rot-Weiss Essen 56% · Köln II 44% · Total shots: 8-3 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 9-9