Offenbach triumphs with an own goal: 2-1 against FSV Frankfurt!

Offenbach triumphs with an own goal: 2-1 against FSV Frankfurt!

There were plenty of thrills in the regional league duel between Kickers Offenbach and FSV Frankfurt last Saturday. In front of 5,543 spectators, Offenbach won 2-1. The game started anything but promising for the hosts, as Birkan Celik gave Frankfurt the lead in the 18th minute with a penalty. But Offenbach didn't let themselves get down and equalized in the 26th minute through Onur Ünlücifci, which meant the score was 1-1 until half-time. It was only in the 70th minute that an own goal secured Offenbach's lead and decided the game World reported.

It was an important win for Offenbach, keeping them in eleventh place with a total of 8 points from their last five games. With 5 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats, the Kickers have a solid record. On the other hand, FSV Frankfurt has now suffered its second defeat in a row and remains in the middle of the table with 20 points, although they have also had three wins from the last five matches.

Games and attendance figures

Both teams face further challenges in the regional league. Next Saturday Frankfurt will face TSV Steinbach, while Offenbach will face SV Eintracht Trier 05 on Sunday. The continued viewership numbers in the Regionalliga are a reminder of how popular this league is. Offenbach is currently at the top of the attendance statistics with 69,395 spectators in its home games, which means a remarkable 6,940 fans per game. This puts them ahead of the SV Stuttgarter Kickers, who have a total of 43,980 spectators FuPa reported.

The Kickers Offenbach also attract significant numbers of fans away from home, with 32,018 spectators, an average of 2,911 per game. In comparison, the Frankfurt supporters are not so well represented, with only 22,254 spectators at their away games. This season it is clear that the Regionalliga Südwest is not only exciting in terms of football, but also attracts a large audience.