Red-Weiss Essen crowns again: Cup win with 2-1 against Duisburg!

Red-Weiss Essen crowns again: Cup win with 2-1 against Duisburg!

MSV-Arena, Duisburg, Deutschland - Rot-Weiss Essen won the Lower Rhine Cup with a 2-1 win against MSV Duisburg on May 24, 2025. This crucial game took place in the MSV Arena in front of a record setting of 27,719 spectators, which was unrequited for a state cup final on the Lower Rhine. The third title in a row for Rot-Weiss Essen is also the twelfth in total. With this success, the association qualifies for the first DFB Cup main round in the coming season, which further underlines the importance of victory. [T-online] reports that coach Uwe Koschinat could not hide his joy and relief about the title of the title and recognized the importance of the victory.

The game started dramatically when Duisburg took the lead in the 18th minute through a header by Steffen Meuer against a long shot by Florian Egerer. It was a moment that strongly demanded the Essen team. In the first half, the Duisburgers showed a dangerous way of playing, while Essen had difficulties to assert themselves. But in added time of the first half, Klaus Gjasula managed to equalize for Essen after using a flank from Ahmet Arslan. This goal was crucial because it strengthened the team spirit and was beneficial for the course of the second half.

key to success

In the second half, Essen changed his style of play and had the upper hand in the first few minutes. In the 52nd minute, Ramien Safi scored the 2-1 for the red-white after a precise flank from Lucas Brumme. Essen survived the pressure of the MSV, which, although aggressively pushed for the equalization, but hardly played out any significant chances. Koschinat found that the adaptation of the possession was a key factor for success.

The final phase of the game was characterized by intensive fights that culminated in a pack formation that had to be dissolved by referee Martin Ulankiewicz. Koschinat emphasized that both teams regarded the final as one of the most important games, which explained the high intensity of the encounter. Nevertheless, Rot-Weiss Essen had to fight until the final whistle to secure the important three points.

memories of the evening

A medical emergency in the first half was particularly noteworthy, which led to a fan had to be taken to the hospital. This was delayed by the winners in the stadium, which was finally moved to the cabin gang. It was an exciting and emotional finale that not only reflected the dynamics of the teams, but also the unbroken fighting spirit of Rot-Weiss Essen and MSV Duisburg. Both teams ended the season with this emotionally charged game, while Duisburg realized the promotion to the Regionalliga West and finished eating in eighth place in the third division season. For Essen, this cup victory means another positive turn in club history, which is closely linked to the Lower Rhine Cup, which was launched in 1974 and has since reported numerous unforgettable moments.