Rot-Weiss Essen defeated Erzgebirge Aue 4-2
Rot-Weiss Essen secured a 4-2 victory against Erzgebirge Aue in a German third division match. The scoring for Essen was provided by Müsel, Hofmann, Jansen, and Mitsuta.

Rot-Weiss Essen achieved a 4-2 win over Erzgebirge Aue in their home fixture on matchday 29 of the German 3. Liga. The match took place in Essen and was attended by 16,537 spectators.
Essen's goals were scored by Müsel, Hofmann, Jansen, and Mitsuta, while Elos and Bär found the net for Aue. The game was characterized by an active offensive approach from both sides.
Following the match, Aue's coach Christoph Dabowski congratulated Essen on their win. He expressed frustration with his team's defensive performance, stating they conceded goals too easily. "We are giving the opponent three goals far too easily," Dabowski commented. "This happens to us far too often."
Essen's coach Uwe Kuschinat described the game as a significant challenge but emphasized his team's grounded approach. He noted that the opponent's tactical setup was initially a surprise, but the team adapted. "We had clear control of the game for a long time," Kuschinat stated. "But then something happened that changed the situation."