Match report

Energie Cottbus Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 3-2 in Thrilling 3. Liga Match

Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
3–2
FT
FC Viktoria Köln
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

  1. FC Viktoria Köln
    24' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Penalty
    L. Lobinger
  2. FC Viktoria Köln
    27' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sponsel

    Foul

  3. FC Viktoria Köln
    33' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Eduardo Dos Santos Haesler

    Foul

  4. Energie Cottbus
    34' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hannemann

    Foul

  5. Energie Cottbus
    46' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: King Samuel Manu · On: Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant
  6. Energie Cottbus
    46' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jannis Boziaris · On: M. Biankadi
  7. FC Viktoria Köln
    54' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lobinger

    Foul

  8. FC Viktoria Köln
    57' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Red Card
    F. Engelhardt

    Foul

  9. Energie Cottbus
    59' Energie Cottbus Goal · Penalty
    T. Cigerci
  10. FC Viktoria Köln
    61' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kloss · Assist: L. Munst
  11. FC Viktoria Köln
    62' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Otto · On: L. Popp
  12. Energie Cottbus
    69' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Guwara · On: T. Thiele
  13. Energie Cottbus
    69' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hannemann · On: J. Butler
  14. Energie Cottbus
    71' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Engelhardt · Assist: S. Straudi
  15. FC Viktoria Köln
    76' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Tonye · On: T. Eisenhuth
  16. FC Viktoria Köln
    76' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lobinger · On: B. Zank
  17. Energie Cottbus
    80' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    Tim Campulka
  18. Energie Cottbus
    84' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tim Campulka · On: A. Lucoqui
  19. Energie Cottbus
    84' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lucoqui · Assist: T. Cigerci
  20. FC Viktoria Köln
    85' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Munst · On: R. Velasco
  21. Energie Cottbus
    87' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant

    Foul

  22. Energie Cottbus
    90'+7 Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lucoqui

    Foul

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.