Big blow for rivals: Essen fans really wind up Duisburg
MSV Duisburg faced a disappointing end to their season as they lost their playoff spot to Viktoria Köln. Their rivals from Essen further taunted them by celebrating their own playoff success with a stolen goalpost from Duisburg's stadium. The Essen fans displayed a banner mocking Duisburg, intensifying the rivalry between the two teams.
- ▪MSV Duisburg lost their playoff spot on the final matchday of the 3. Liga.
- ▪Essen fans celebrated their playoff success by displaying a stolen goalpost from Duisburg's stadium.
- ▪Essen secured a victory against Greuther Fürth, giving them an advantage in the playoff battle.
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