Rot-Weiss Essen 1:2 Borussia M'gladbach — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Hugo Bolin scored once and was the standout player as Borussia M'gladbach beat Rot-Weiss Essen 2-1 in a Club Friendly Games encounter. The result was a significant upset given the gulf in status between the two sides.

The match turned just before half-time when Bolin, a midfielder, struck in the 45th minute to give the visitors the lead. Wael Mohya then doubled Borussia M'gladbach's advantage in the 74th minute, leaving Rot-Weiss Essen with a mountain to climb that they ultimately could not scale.

On the numbers, possession was evenly split at 50% apiece, but Borussia M'gladbach were the more incisive side, earning eight corners to Rot-Weiss Essen's four. Hugo Bolin was the standout player, earning a 9.36 rating for his goal from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Rot-Weiss Essen, but the result did not confirm that prediction. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Rot-Weiss Essen vs Borussia M'gladbach?

Rot-Weiss Essen 1-2 Borussia M'gladbach (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Hugo Bolin (45') for Borussia M'gladbach; Wael Mohya (74') for Borussia M'gladbach.

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