Match report
Energie Cottbus Defeats Fortuna Koln 4-3 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash
Energie Cottbus
4–3
FT
Fortuna Koln
Mar 30, 2019
Energie Cottbus held off a late Fortuna Koln rally to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory in their 3. Liga match. Despite an early deficit, Cottbus capitalized on a penalty kick by J. Gjasula and a goal by Marcelo Freitas to take the lead. Fortuna Koln fought back with goals by Moritz Fritz and an own goal by D. Rangelov, but Energie Cottbus extended their lead through Fabian Holthaus and S. Mamba. This win strengthens Energie Cottbus's position in the 3. Liga standings.
Key Facts
- • Energie Cottbus 4-3 Fortuna Koln
- • J. Gjasula scored the first goal from a penalty kick at minute 7
- • Marcelo Freitas scored at minute 23
- • Moritz Fritz and R. Scheu scored for Fortuna Koln
- • S. Mamba sealed the win with a goal at minute 86
- • Several yellow cards were issued to both teams
Lineups
Energie Cottbus
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 31 K. Rauhut (G)
- 16 R. Müller (M)
- 22 L. Schlüter (D)
- 12 F. Holthaus (D)
- 5 J. Matuwila (D)
- 35 J. Gjasula (M)
- 21 D. Bohl (M)
- 2 L. Hemmerich (M)
- 14 Marcelo Freitas (M)
- 38 D. Rangelov (F)
- 11 S. Mamba (M)
Substitutes
- 10 F. Viteritti
- 20 T. Kruse
- 8 F. Geisler
- 1 A. Spahic
- 23 L. Bender
- 29 L. Schneider
- 33 M. Broschinski
Fortuna Koln
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Rehnen (G)
- 17 S. Schiek (D)
- 2 D. Ernst (M)
- 4 Boné Uaferro (D)
- 3 B. Kyere-Mensah (D)
- 30 H. Dahmani (M)
- 6 O. Kurt (M)
- 23 M. Fritz (M)
- 20 R. Scheu (M)
- 29 A. Ceylan (M)
- 14 M. Eberwein (F)
Substitutes
- 15 A. Ngamukol
- 27 M. Exslager
- 28 S. Ruprecht
- 5 A. Komolong
- 18 T. Bröker
- 24 N. Ochojski
- 25 F. Kraft
Timeline
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7' Energie Cottbus Goal · PenaltyJ. Gjasula
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12' Fortuna Koln Card · Yellow CardBoné Uaferro
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20' Fortuna Koln Goal · Normal GoalR. Scheu · Assist: H. Dahmani
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23' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalMarcelo Freitas · Assist: D. Rangelov
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42' Fortuna Koln Card · Yellow CardMoritz Fritz
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42' Fortuna Koln Goal · PenaltyMoritz Fritz
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45' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardS. Mamba
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57' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardDaniel Bohl
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66' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Gjasula · On: F. Viteritti
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66' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel Bohl · On: T. Kruse
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69' Fortuna Koln subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ceylan · On: A. Ngamukol
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70' Fortuna Koln Card · Yellow CardS. Schiek
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71' Fortuna Koln Card · Yellow CardR. Scheu
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73' Fortuna Koln Goal · Own GoalD. Rangelov
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77' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Schlüter · On: F. Geisler
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80' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalFabian Holthaus
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86' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalS. Mamba · Assist: L. Hemmerich
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89' Fortuna Koln subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Kurt · On: M. Exslager
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89' Fortuna Koln subst · Substitution 3Off: Boné Uaferro · On: Steven Ruprecht
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90' Fortuna Koln Card · Yellow CardB. Kyere-Mensah
Match Stats
| Stat | Energie Cottbus | Fortuna Koln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Energie Cottbus took an early lead with a penalty kick by J. Gjasula and a follow-up goal by Marcelo Freitas, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Fortuna Koln's Moritz Fritz equalized from the penalty spot, but Energie Cottbus maintained their momentum with an own goal from Rangelov and later goals from Holthaus and Mamba.