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Jena overtakes Leipzig: Controversial goal secures league lead!
FC Carl Zeiss Jena defeated Lok Leipzig 1-0 and took the lead in the Regionalliga Nordost. The game was characterized by controversial scenes.
Jena overtakes Leipzig: Controversial goal secures league lead!
In the catch-up game on October 1, 2025, FC Carl Zeiss Jena won 1-0 against 1. FC Lok Leipzig and thus secured top spot in the Northeast Regional League. A highly controversial goal by Maxim Hessel in the 52nd minute caused a lot of discussion because the ball was deflected into the goal with his elbow by Manassé Esehele. The contentious situation brought both joy to the Jena supporters and displeasure to Leipzig, as Farid Abderrahmane criticized the goal as a handball and questioned the referee's performance. Jena captain Nils Butzen commented on the league lead and described it as a “nice snapshot”.
The game was an exciting clash between two ambitious teams. Jena started strong and had a clear increase in chances in the first half, but they had to suffer from the clumsiness of their attackers, who missed several opportunities. Particularly noteworthy was the performance of Jena's goalkeeper, Marius Liesegang, who made crucial saves, including a brilliant effort against a shot from Adetula in the 58th minute. Meanwhile, Lok Leipzig, despite their strength with eight wins in a row before this game, missed the opportunity to extend their impressive series.
Red card and the course of the second half
In the second half, Lok Leipzig was faced with a difficult situation. Lukas Wilton received a red card in the 75th minute after a foul on Jenas Fritz, which coach Jochen Seitz rightly found to be unfair. He complained about different standards in refereeing decisions, which were a thorn in the side of him and his team.
The Jena team, on the other hand, showed their strength even when they were outnumbered and maintained their narrow lead until the end. Despite another opportunity for Ziane in the 85th minute, which was also thwarted by Liesegang, no turnaround could be made. Next weekend, Jena will play against Luckenwalde, while Lok Leipzig will face Rot-Weiß Erfurt in Thuringia. This means the tension in the Northeast Regional League can be kept high.
In summary, with this success Jena not only takes over the top of the table, but has also shown that they are ready to fight for the championship. The discussion surrounding the controversial goal will certainly be viewed like a hawk as fans eagerly await the next games. More information about the regional league and current developments can be found at FuPa.net, and detailed match reports Kicker.de.