Kickers Offenbach secured a 3-1 victory over the reserve team of 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Regionalliga Südwest. The win came with goals from Benedikt von Hagen, Kristjan Arh Cesen and Emanuel-Pavel Marincau.
Goals and Match Flow
Benedikt von Hagen scored the opening goal for Offenbach in the 3rd minute. Shortly after, Mainz conceded a 2-0 lead from Maximilian Schmid. In the 81st minute, Kristjan Arh Cesen sealed the third goal for Offenbach. In the 86th minute, Emanuel-Pavel Marincau forced the net for the reserve side of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Tactical Changes
In the half-time break, the FSV made extensive changes to the lineup. Julian Maurice Derstroff, Mokesse Commando Bamba and Korbinian Burger replaced Daniel Idemudia Imafidon, Fabio Moreno Y Fell and Tebo Gabriel. Shortly thereafter, Luka Garic and Jan Matthias Becker came on as a double substitution for Keanu Staude and von Hagen on the side of Kickers Offenbach.
Outlook
The OFC celebrates the win over Mainz from the top of the table. With this defeat, the FSV drops to 13th place in the standings. In this season, Mainz has recorded one win and suffered two defeats. On Friday, Offenbach will host the second reserve side of 1. FC Kaiserslautern. On Sunday, the FSV will play at home against VfR Aalen.
