Rot-Weiss Essen 5–1 Schwarz-Weiss Essen: Big Win for Rot-Weiss in Local Derby Friendly

Rot-Weiss Essen emphatically defeated local rivals Schwarz-Weiss Essen 5–1 in a preseason friendly on 11 July 2026 at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße. The 3. Liga side proved far too strong for their Regionalliga West neighbours in a one-sided derby fixture.

Match Overview

Rot-Weiss started at a high tempo and took the lead in the 6th minute when forward Isaiah Young latched onto a through ball and slotted past the goalkeeper. They doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute through midfielder Felix Götze, who drove a powerful shot from the edge of the box. Schwarz-Weiss briefly pulled one back in the 35th minute via a penalty converted by Kevin Weidlich, but Rot-Weiss restored their two-goal cushion just before half-time when Young scored his second with a deflected effort.

The second half was all Rot-Weiss. They added three more goals: Ahmet Arslan fired home from a tight angle in the 56th minute, Marvin Obuz nodded in a cross in the 72nd minute, and substitute Cedric Harenbrock completed the rout with a fine solo run and finish in the 85th minute.

Key Moments

• 6’ – Goal RWE: Isaiah Young opens the scoring.
• 22’ – Goal RWE: Felix Götze makes it 2–0.
• 35’ – Goal SWE: Kevin Weidlich scores a penalty.
• 44’ – Goal RWE: Isaiah Young grabs his second.
• 56’ – Goal RWE: Ahmet Arslan adds a fourth.
• 72’ – Goal RWE: Marvin Obuz heads in.
• 85’ – Goal RWE: Cedric Harenbrock completes the victory.

Standout Players

Isaiah Young was unplayable in the first half, scoring twice and causing constant problems with his pace. Felix Götze controlled midfield and scored a fine goal. Schwarz-Weiss struggled to contain the Rot-Weiss attack, though Kevin Weidlich was composed from the spot.

Preseason Context

The comprehensive victory will boost morale for Rot-Weiss Essen as they prepare for the 3. Liga season. Schwarz-Weiss, playing two divisions below, faced a tough test but will have gained valuable fitness and experience from the derby atmosphere.