Hansa Rostock embarrasses itself: 3-0 defeat against Essen despite having the majority!

Hansa Rostock embarrasses itself: 3-0 defeat against Essen despite having the majority!

It was a sobering guest appearance for Hansa Rostock when the team had to play against Rot-Weiss Essen on September 20, 2025. Despite a majority in the second half after the opponent was shown a red card shortly before the break, Rostock were unable to build up any pressure and ultimately lost 3-0.

Not much went together for Hansa Rostock in the first half. In the 5th minute, Ramien Safi made it 1-0 for the home team with a precise long-range shot. Only a short time later, in the 22nd minute, Ahmet Arslan increased the score to 2-0 with a penalty after Franz Pfanne committed a foul. Lucas Brumme completed the Essen debacle for Rostock when he made it 3-0 in the 30th minute. The Rostock defense also made several defensive mistakes, which the hosts used as opportunities.

A mixed afternoon for Hansa

Hansa Rostock's coach, Daniel Brinkmann, obviously saw in his team's defeat that the morale after the pleasant 2-1 win against 1860 Munich last week could not be carried over into the next game. "We had the chance to score a consolation goal, but Emil Holten missed a hand penalty in the 82nd minute. That was another low point in an already difficult game," explained Brinkmann after the final whistle.

It wasn't just his team's offensive performance that displeased Brinkmann. The lack of creativity and pressure despite numerical superiority was also notable. “In the second half we tried to turn things around, but we just didn’t have the penetration,” the coach added.

An inglorious start to the season

With this defeat, Hansa Rostock remains in the lower part of the table, which increases concerns about the team's performance. Before the match day, the Hansa kickers found themselves in a not very pleasant position. There is a lot at stake for Brinkmann, whose team has not yet been able to show its usual strength this season. Change of coach in the third division are not uncommon; Brinkmann could soon come under pressure if the tide does not turn.

This victory was a great success for Rot-Weiss Essen as it marked their first home win of the season. The team around coach Christoph Dabrowski will gain new momentum with this success and hopefully work their way out of the bottom of the table.

It remains to be seen how Hansa Rostock will present itself in the coming weeks. The fans are hoping for a turnaround and that the team can use the next opportunity to free themselves from the current crisis.

The next matchday will be crucial: Hansa Rostock has the opportunity to improve their own game and possibly also win back the trust of their supporters.