Fan records in the Revierderby: Duisburg and Essen celebrate together!

Fan records in the Revierderby: Duisburg and Essen celebrate together!

Football in the 3rd league is booming: a district derby that made fans' hearts beat faster. The wrong9 reports that MSV Duisburg and Rot-Weiss Essen ensured record numbers of spectators. A memorable duel took place in front of 27,719 enthusiastic fans in the Duisburg Arena - the biggest game of the current season. The arena was sold out, with almost 4,000 seats left free as a buffer zone.

MSV Duisburg had previously set an impressive attendance record with 27,207 spectators against FC Hansa Rostock. But now the Revierderby not only brought the full crowd, but also brought new dimensions: It is the largest number of spectators since mid-May, when 30,646 fans were in the arena for a game between Dynamo Dresden and SpVgg Unterhaching. MSV Duisburg's average attendance has now climbed to an impressive 22,294 and catapulted the club to second place in the attendance table, behind Hansa Rostock, who remain at the top.

Fan euphoria at Rot-Weiss Essen

Rot-Weiss Essen has not only proven to be a loyal host, but also a club that enjoys traveling. They set a new away record - over 4,000 fans made their way to Duisburg. This means they have exceeded the previous guest crowd in the league, which was previously held by FC Hansa Rostock with 4,000 fans. In the away team table, Rot-Weiss Essen climbed to second place, while Hansa Rostock maintained the top position.

Eventful gameplay

But how did the game go? Despite the high expectations, MSV Duisburg couldn't get beyond a draw. WDR highlights that MSV lost against 1860 Munich on the last matchday. Coach Dietmar Hirsch made some changes to the starting line-up, including using Krüger, who scored 1-0 for Duisburg in the 23rd minute after a cross from Joshua Bitter. But the joy was soon followed by disillusionment: a bad pass from keeper Maximilian Braune led to Essen's equalizer.

The second half was characterized by heated duels, but neither team managed to decide the game. Duisburg had some good chances, including a shot from Bitter that hit the post. Nevertheless, the fans stayed in the mood until the final siren. There was even a chaotic scene as Duisburg fans threw objects onto the pitch, further highlighting the intensity of the game.

The next challenges

MSV Duisburg's next game against VfL Osnabrück is next Saturday at 2 p.m., while Rot-Weiss Essen hosts 1. FC Schweinfurt on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The upcoming matches promise to be just as exciting as the last derby, and the fans are looking forward to more exciting games in the 3rd league.

Overall, it shows that the 3rd league is not only attractive in terms of sport, but also shines with its passionate fans and their support. The viewer numbers speak for themselves and prove that football in the region is more lively than ever. Another look at the current viewer numbers can be found at Kicker.