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Duisburg misses out on returning to the top - exciting 1-1 show against Essen!
MSV Duisburg missed out on making it to the top of the table in the 3rd league after a 1-1 draw against Rot-Weiss Essen.
Duisburg misses out on returning to the top - exciting 1-1 show against Essen!
On October 26, 2025, the question for MSV Duisburg will be whether the team can make the longed-for return to the top of the 3rd football league. But the dream is shattered, as a look at the most recent game against Rot-Weiss Essen shows. With a final score of 1:1, the Zebras have to settle for a draw - a point that hurts in the table.
Duisburg managed to take the lead early in the game. Florian Krüger scored in the 23rd minute and seemed to boost hopes of moving to the top of the table. But just two minutes later, Ramien Safi caught the Duisburg defense off guard and took advantage of a mistake by keeper Maximilian Braune to equalize. After this shocking moment, MSV didn't let their heads down, but the second goal failed to materialize - a circumstance that underlined the importance of the game.
A look at the table
With this draw, Duisburg remains in second place in the table, level on points with Energie Cottbus, who were able to take first place with a furious 4:3 win against TSV Havelse. Cottbus' result on Saturday shows that they are still very popular in the league and are an important rival for MSV. With just one point behind the top position, the pressure on Duisburg is enormous.
The season in the 3rd league is currently in full swing and the table is very close after the 12th matchday. A look at the top positions shows how competitive the league is:
| Place | Association | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Cottbus | ?? |
| 2 | MSV Duisburg | ?? |
| 5 | Red and white food | ?? |
The remaining teams at the top of the table cannot rest on their laurels either. Rot-Weiss Essen, currently fifth in the table, also has their sights set on the top group and will do everything they can to keep scoring points. Future games are crucial when it comes to promotion to the higher league.
Outlook for the next challenges
For Duisburg it is now time to focus on the next games and urgently get three points. The next highlight is on May 2nd, 2026, when MSV will compete against Energie Cottbus again in the league. It remains to be seen whether the team will then flip the switch and find their way back to the top.
Despite the difficult situation, the team is fighting and determined to overcome the current challenge. The fans are hoping for an upswing in the coming games and will loudly support MSV Duisburg. Only in this way will the dream of the top position become reality.
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