Jena, August 10, 2026. Last Sunday marked the end of a long-standing dry spell: FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt secured a league victory at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld for the first time since 2011. The visitors defeated FC Carl Zeiss Jena 2-1.
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt
- Result: 1:2
- Attendance: 12,141
- Goalscorers: Kevin Lankford (Jena); Hinata Gonda, Romarjo Hajrulla (Erfurt)
The first half was characterized by a cautious approach until the hosts took the lead through Kevin Lankford in the 30th minute. However, the match saw a significant turning point after the break. Erfurt played with more determination and equalized in the 50th minute through Hinata Gonda. Following an injury to Erfurt goalkeeper Lorenz Otto, Jaden Rodtnick took over between the posts. In the 68th minute, Romarjo Hajrulla scored the decisive winning goal for RWE with a header.
Decisive phase in the final minutes
The final minutes were particularly demanding for Fabian Gerber’s team, as Jena pushed hard for an equalizer. Substitute goalkeeper Rodtnick proved to be a reliable anchor, notably saving a dangerous shot from Elias Löder in the 90th minute, thereby securing the derby victory.
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Derby turned around – streak ended
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