Match report
Energie Cottbus Draws 1-1 with Waldhof Mannheim in 3. Liga Match
Energie Cottbus
1–1
FT
Waldhof Mannheim
Feb 15, 2026
Energie Cottbus managed to hold off Waldhof Mannheim in a tightly contested match that ended with both teams sharing points through a 1-1 draw. H. Rorig scored the opening goal for Energie Cottbus early on, but Waldhof equalized shortly before halftime thanks to S. Ba's effort. Despite several yellow cards and a red card late in the game, neither side could claim all three points.
Key Facts
- • H. Rorig scored for Energie Cottbus at 10 minutes with an assist from M. Hannemann.
- • S. Ba equalized for Waldhof Mannheim in the 64th minute, assisted by A. Ferati.
- • L. Klunter and J. Sietan received yellow cards for Waldhof Mannheim; H. Rorig was also booked early on for Energie Cottbus.
- • J. Sietan was sent off with a red card in the 90th minute +1.
Lineups
Energie Cottbus
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 33 M. Funk (G)
- 3 H. Rorig (D)
- 2 K. S. Manu (D)
- 23 N. Awortwie-Grant (D)
- 24 A. Lucoqui (D)
- 11 M. Hannemann (M)
- 8 L. Michelbrink (M)
- 5 D. Pelivan (M)
- 20 A. Borgmann (M)
- 10 T. Cigerci (F)
- 18 E. Engelhardt (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Sebald
- 22 M. Cvjetinovic
- 44 S. Straudi
- 37 M. Biankadi
- 19 J. Boziaris
- 17 C. Y. Moustfa
- 31 J. Butler
- 25 T. Tattermusch
- 30 T. Cigerci
Waldhof Mannheim
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
- 25 S. Ba (D)
- 24 L. Klunter (D)
- 5 O. Ogbemudia (D)
- 17 S. Abifade (D)
- 22 J. Sietan (M)
- 8 M. Thalhammer (M)
- 20 K. Asallari (M)
- 10 A. Ferati (M)
- 12 V. Thill (M)
- 9 F. Lohkemper (F)
Substitutes
- 30 L. Hawryluk
- 4 T. Sechelmann
- 27 A. Diakhaby
- 41 D. Kryeziu
- 28 D. Michel
- 21 J. Rieckmann
- 7 L. Bierschenk
- 13 T. Boyd
- 38 Masca
Timeline
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4' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow CardL. KlunterFoul
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10' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalH. Rorig · Assist: M. Hannemann -
33' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow CardH. RorigFoul
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46' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Thill · On: Masca -
61' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow CardJ. SietanFoul
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62' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Asallari · On: L. Bierschenk -
62' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Lohkemper · On: T. Boyd -
64' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal GoalS. Ba · Assist: A. Ferati -
66' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Michelbrink · On: T. Tattermusch -
66' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Hannemann · On: Tolga Ciğerci -
82' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4Off: Dominik Pelivan · On: C. Y. Moustfa -
88' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ferati · On: D. Michel -
90'+1 Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow CardJ. SietanFoul
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90'+1 Waldhof Mannheim Card · Red CardJ. SietanFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Energie Cottbus | Waldhof Mannheim |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 71% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 17 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 409 | 342 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 2.61 | 1.00 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 329 | 243 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Energie Cottbus took an early lead through H. Rorig's goal at the 10-minute mark, giving them momentum.
- ▸ The match turned in favor of Waldhof Mannheim when S. Ba scored to equalize just before halftime.