Match report

Energie Cottbus Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 2-0 in 3. Liga Clash

FC Viktoria Köln
FC Viktoria Köln
0–2
FT
Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
Apr 26, 2026

Energie Cottbus stunned FC Viktoria Köln with a 2-0 victory in their 3. Liga showdown, thanks to early and late goals by Engelhardt and King Samuel Manu. Despite several substitutions and a strong showing, FC Viktoria Köln failed to break through Energie Cottbus's defense, securing Energie Cottbus's second consecutive win in the 3. Liga.

Key Facts

  • • Energie Cottbus secured a 2-0 victory over FC Viktoria Köln
  • • Engelhardt scored the first goal for Energie Cottbus in the 18th minute
  • • King Samuel Manu added the second goal in the 74th minute
  • • M. Hannemann and King Samuel Manu received yellow cards for Energie Cottbus
  • • L. Dietz was yellow-carded for FC Viktoria Köln
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including B. Zank and R. Velasco for FC Viktoria Köln

Lineups

FC Viktoria Köln

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 A. Schulz (G)
  • 34 F. Ronstadt (D)
  • 2 L. Dietz (D)
  • 22 V. Boboy (D)
  • 7 S. Handle (D)
  • 11 R. Velasco (M)
  • 21 L. M. Wolf (M)
  • 6 T. Eisenhuth (M)
  • 4 T. Duman (M)
  • 23 B. Zank (F)
  • 10 D. Otto (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 D. Richter
  • 3 J. Agyekum
  • 5 L. Munst
  • 8 F. Engelhardt
  • 29 L. Popp
  • 38 S. Carella
  • 40 J. Sachse
  • 41 S. Kozuki
  • 37 J. Vega Zambrano

Energie Cottbus

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Funk (G)
  • 44 S. Straudi (D)
  • 2 K. S. Manu (D)
  • 23 N. Awortwie-Grant (D)
  • 20 A. Borgmann (D)
  • 8 L. Michelbrink (M)
  • 10 T. Cigerci (M)
  • 19 J. Boziaris (M)
  • 11 M. Hannemann (M)
  • 37 M. Biankadi (M)
  • 18 E. Engelhardt (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Sebald
  • 4 T. Campulka
  • 22 M. Cvjetinovic
  • 24 A. Lucoqui
  • 3 H. Rorig
  • 14 T. Cigerci
  • 6 J. Hofmann
  • 17 C. Y. Moustfa
  • 25 T. Tattermusch

Timeline

  1. Energie Cottbus
    18' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Engelhardt
  2. Energie Cottbus
    38' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hannemann

    Foul

  3. Energie Cottbus
    43' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    King Samuel Manu

    Foul

  4. Energie Cottbus
    61' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jannis Boziaris · On: H. Rorig
  5. Energie Cottbus
    61' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hannemann · On: Tolga Ciğerci
  6. Energie Cottbus
    66' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Biankadi · On: M. Cvjetinović
  7. Energie Cottbus
    67' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Biankadi · On: M. Cvjetinović
  8. FC Viktoria Köln
    71' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dietz

    Foul

  9. FC Viktoria Köln
    72' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Zank · On: J. Sachse
  10. FC Viktoria Köln
    73' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Zank · On: J. Sachse
  11. FC Viktoria Köln
    73' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ronstadt · On: J. Agyekum
  12. Energie Cottbus
    74' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    King Samuel Manu · Assist: M. Cvjetinović
  13. FC Viktoria Köln
    80' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Velasco · On: S. Kozuki
  14. FC Viktoria Köln
    80' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Duman · On: J. Vega Zambrano
  15. Energie Cottbus
    88' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Straudi · On: A. Lucoqui
  16. Energie Cottbus
    88' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Cigerci · On: T. Tattermusch

Match Stats

Stat FC Viktoria Köln Energie Cottbus
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 472 357
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 1.68 0.66
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 412 302
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Energie Cottbus took an early lead with Engelhardt's goal in the 18th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ King Samuel Manu's goal in the 74th minute sealed the victory for Energie Cottbus and eliminated any comeback hopes from FC Viktoria Köln