Match Report
Rot-Weiss Essen, 2nd with 87 points, sat 60 points above Uerdingen (19th, 27). In league terms the two rates read 2.21/0.84 for Rot-Weiss Essen and 1.03/2.53 for Uerdingen (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Rot-Weiss Essen carried a 10-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Over the last five, Rot-Weiss Essen had taken 13 of 15 points to Uerdingen's 7.
Sportpark Am Hallo, capacity 20,650, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Rot-Weiss Essen led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Rot-Weiss Essen: Simon Engelmann (22'), Simon Engelmann (42'), Simon Engelmann (61')
Key stats
Possession: Rot-Weiss Essen 66% · Uerdingen 34% · Total shots: 10-6 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 4-2