Match report

Energie Cottbus Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over VfR Aalen in 3. Liga

Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
2–1
FT
VfR Aalen
VfR Aalen
May 11, 2019

Energie Cottbus secured a vital 2-1 victory over VfR Aalen in their 3. Liga encounter. J. Gjasula scored early for Energie Cottbus, followed by a penalty from N. Sessa for VfR Aalen. Jose Matuwila's late goal sealed the win for Energie Cottbus, keeping their hopes alive in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Energie Cottbus defeated VfR Aalen 2-1
  • • J. Gjasula scored the first goal for Energie Cottbus in the 12th minute
  • • N. Sessa equalized with a penalty for VfR Aalen in the 31st minute
  • • Jose Matuwila's late goal in the 77th minute secured the win for Energie Cottbus
  • • Both teams saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Energie Cottbus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Spahic (G)
  • 16 R. Müller
  • 22 L. Schlüter (D)
  • 5 J. Matuwila (D)
  • 35 J. Gjasula (M)
  • 10 F. Viteritti (M)
  • 7 K. Weidlich (M)
  • 21 D. Bohl
  • 14 Marcelo Freitas (M)
  • 29 L. Schneider
  • 38 D. Rangelov (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 S. Mamba
  • 2 L. Hemmerich
  • 23 L. Bender
  • 20 T. Kruse
  • 27 A. Beyazit
  • 31 K. Rauhut
  • 33 M. Broschinski

VfR Aalen

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Bernhardt
  • 6 R. Fennell
  • 16 T. Geyer
  • 13 C. Schoppenhauer (D)
  • 33 T. Rehfeldt
  • 5 M. Sarr
  • 29 A. Papadopoulos
  • 18 P. Funk
  • 11 N. Sessa
  • 25 P. Slišković
  • 24 L. Schnellbacher

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Bühler
  • 7 M. Trianni
  • 19 M. Amelhaf
  • 15 N. Anhölcher
  • 22 R. Husic
  • 26 N. Feil
  • 30 M. Onuoha

Timeline

  1. Energie Cottbus
    12' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gjasula · Assist: Marcelo Freitas
  2. VfR Aalen
    14' VfR Aalen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schnellbacher
  3. VfR Aalen
    16' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sarr · On: J. Bühler
  4. Energie Cottbus
    22' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gjasula
  5. VfR Aalen
    31' VfR Aalen Goal · Penalty
    N. Sessa
  6. Energie Cottbus
    55' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Viteritti · On: S. Mamba
  7. VfR Aalen
    63' VfR Aalen Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Funk
  8. Energie Cottbus
    68' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Schlüter · On: L. Hemmerich
  9. VfR Aalen
    71' VfR Aalen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bühler
  10. Energie Cottbus
    77' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    Jose Matuwila · Assist: J. Gjasula
  11. VfR Aalen
    85' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Geyer · On: M. Trianni
  12. VfR Aalen
    85' VfR Aalen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Antonios Papadopoulos · On: M. Amelhaf
  13. Energie Cottbus
    90' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kevin Weidlich · On: L. Bender

Match Stats

Stat Energie Cottbus VfR Aalen
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 7 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 10 6
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Gjasula's early goal put Energie Cottbus in the lead, but they were soon reduced to 10 men after receiving a yellow card in the 22nd minute
  • ▸ N. Sessa's penalty in the 31st minute leveled the score, giving VfR Aalen a psychological boost
  • ▸ Jose Matuwila's goal in the 77th minute was crucial in turning the momentum back in favor of Energie Cottbus, ensuring a hard-fought victory