Kickers Offenbach extended their unbeaten run in the Regionalliga Südwest on September 5, 2026, but were held to a 1-1 draw by FSV Frankfurt at the Bornheimer Hang, according to match reports from the venue. Benedikt von Hagen opened the scoring for the visitors in the 23rd minute, before Anas Harnafi equalized for the hosts in the 83rd minute in front of 6,739 spectators.
Mainderby Ends in Hard-Fought Draw at Bornheimer Hang
Entering the 5th matchday fixture, Kickers Offenbach sat atop the Regionalliga Südwest standings under head coach Mark Zimmermann. The visitors controlled large stretches of the first half, breaking the deadlock when von Hagen gathered a loose ball, maneuvered inside the penalty area, and curled a shot into the far corner.
FSV Frankfurt Rallies After the Break
FSV Frankfurt shifted the momentum in the second half, increasing offensive pressure on the league leaders. After several missed chances by the hosts, including a header that landed on top of the net, Anas Harnafi broke through in the 83rd minute. Harnafi capitalized on a turnover near the midfield line, raced past the defense, and chipped the ball over Offenbach goalkeeper Johannes Brinkies to make it 1-1.
Late Drama and Brinkies Saves Secure Point for Kickers
Following the equalizer, the match descended into a frantic sequence of heavy duels and missed chances. FSV Frankfurt nearly secured a victory in the closing minutes when Dominik Doktorczyk won a footrace down the left flank, but Brinkies denied the effort to preserve the draw. The fixture also saw disciplinary action, including a red card issued to Offenbach co-trainer Rossmann, who was sent to the tribunes in the 88th minute. With the final whistle, the points were shared, leaving Kickers Offenbach undefeated heading into their next fixture.
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