Match report
Energie Cottbus Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 3-2 in Thrilling 3. Liga Match
Energie Cottbus
3–2
FT
FC Viktoria Köln
Nov 29, 2025
Energie Cottbus secured an impressive victory against FC Viktoria Köln, finishing with a 3-2 win in their latest 3. Liga encounter. Despite early struggles and a significant setback when they were reduced to ten men after conceding a penalty goal by L. Lobinger, the hosts showed remarkable resilience. Key contributions from T. Cigerci, E. Engelhardt, and A. Lucoqui sealed the win for Energie Cottbus in front of their home crowd.
Key Facts
- • Energie Cottbus defeated FC Viktoria Köln 3-2.
- • L. Lobinger scored a penalty goal for FC Viktoria Köln at minute 24.
- • T. Cigerci equalized with a penalty kick at minute 59.
- • E. Engelhardt and A. Lucoqui added crucial goals in the second half.
- • FC Viktoria Köln was reduced to ten men after F. Engelhardt received a red card.
Lineups
Energie Cottbus
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 33 M. Funk (G)
- 44 S. Straudi (D)
- 2 K. S. Manu (D)
- 4 T. Campulka (D)
- 21 L. Guwara (D)
- 10 T. Cigerci (M)
- 5 D. Pelivan (M)
- 20 A. Borgmann (M)
- 11 M. Hannemann (F)
- 18 E. Engelhardt (F)
- 19 J. Boziaris (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Sebald
- 23 N. Awortwie-Grant
- 24 A. Lucoqui
- 27 D. Slamar
- 37 M. Biankadi
- 32 F. Heidrich
- 8 L. Michelbrink
- 7 T. Thiele
- 31 J. Butler
FC Viktoria Köln
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Dudu (G)
- 19 M. Sponsel (D)
- 2 L. Dietz (D)
- 18 T. Kloss (D)
- 7 S. Handle (D)
- 30 Y. Tonye (M)
- 21 L. M. Wolf (M)
- 8 F. Engelhardt (M)
- 5 L. Munst (M)
- 9 L. Lobinger (F)
- 10 D. Otto (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Wyciok
- 6 T. Eisenhuth
- 11 R. Velasco
- 14 R. Ott
- 23 B. Zank
- 29 L. Popp
- 39 F. Albers
- 41 S. Kozuki
Timeline
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24' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · PenaltyL. Lobinger -
27' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardM. SponselFoul
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33' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardEduardo Dos Santos HaeslerFoul
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34' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardM. HannemannFoul
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46' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1Off: King Samuel Manu · On: Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant -
46' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2Off: Jannis Boziaris · On: M. Biankadi -
54' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardL. LobingerFoul
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57' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Red CardF. EngelhardtFoul
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59' Energie Cottbus Goal · PenaltyT. Cigerci -
61' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalT. Kloss · Assist: L. Munst -
62' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Otto · On: L. Popp -
69' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Guwara · On: T. Thiele -
69' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Hannemann · On: J. Butler -
71' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalE. Engelhardt · Assist: S. Straudi -
76' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Tonye · On: T. Eisenhuth -
76' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Lobinger · On: B. Zank -
80' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardTim Campulka -
84' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 5Off: Tim Campulka · On: A. Lucoqui -
84' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalA. Lucoqui · Assist: T. Cigerci -
85' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Munst · On: R. Velasco -
87' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardNyamekye Awortwie-GrantFoul
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90'+7 Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardA. LucoquiFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Energie Cottbus | FC Viktoria Köln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 13 |
| Corners | 10 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 358 | 439 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 3.11 | 1.84 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 303 | 383 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the game occurred at minute 57 when FC Viktoria Köln's F. Engelhardt was sent off, giving Energie Cottbus numerical advantage.
- ▸ Energie Cottbus capitalized on their man advantage to score three goals in quick succession through T. Cigerci (penalty), E. Engelhardt, and A. Lucoqui.