Match report
Energie Cottbus Defeats Erzgebirge Aue 2-1 in Thrilling Third Liga Match
Erzgebirge Aue
1–2
FT
Energie Cottbus
Feb 22, 2026
Energie Cottbus stunned Erzgebirge Aue with a late goal to clinch a 2-1 victory in their Third Liga clash. The match saw early goals from M. Bar for Erzgebirge and King Samuel Manu for Energie, setting the stage for an intense battle. Despite falling behind, Energie mounted a comeback, with A. Borgmann scoring the winner late on to secure three crucial points.
Key Facts
- • Erzgebirge Aue 1 - 2 Energie Cottbus in Third Liga match.
- • M. Bar (5') scored for Erzgebirge Aue, assisted by M. Clausen.
- • King Samuel Manu (12') equalized for Energie Cottbus, assisted by L. Michelbrink.
- • A. Borgmann (87') secured the win for Energie Cottbus with a goal from Tolga Ciğerçi's assist.
Lineups
Erzgebirge Aue
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Martin Männel (G)
- 17 Pascal Fallmann (D)
- 16 Ryan Malone (D)
- 25 Tristan Zobel (D)
- 29 Jamilu Collins (D)
- 8 Mika Clausen (M)
- 19 Julian Guttau (M)
- 20 Jonah Fabisch (M)
- 34 Marvin Stefaniak (M)
- 15 Marcel Bär (F)
- 24 Jannic Ehlers (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Julian Günther-Schmidt
- 45 Vincent Ocansey
- 39 Maximilian Schmid
- 22 Louis Lord
- 23 Anthony Barylla
- 30 Moritz Seiffert
- 5 Luan Simnica
- 7 Erik Weinhauer
- 9 Ricky Bornschein
Energie Cottbus
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 33 Marius Funk (G)
- 44 Simon Straudi (M)
- 23 Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (D)
- 2 King Samuel Manu (D)
- 24 Anderson-Lenda Lucoqui (D)
- 8 Lukas Michelbrink (M)
- 5 Dominik Pelivan (M)
- 20 Axel Borgmann (M)
- 11 Moritz Hannemann (M)
- 18 Erik Engelhardt (F)
- 10 Tolcay Ciğerci (M)
Substitutes
- 14 Tolga Ciğerci
- 17 Can Yahya Moustfa
- 31 Justin Butler
- 22 Mladen Cvjetinović
- 1 Alexander Sebald
- 25 Ted Tattermusch
- 4 Tim Campulka
- 19 Jannis Boziaris
- 37 Merveille Biankadi
Timeline
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5' Erzgebirge Aue Goal · Normal GoalM. Bar · Assist: M. Clausen
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7' Erzgebirge Aue Card · Yellow CardP. Fallmann
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12' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalKing Samuel Manu · Assist: L. Michelbrink
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60' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Michelbrink · On: Tolga Ciğerci
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60' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Hannemann · On: C. Y. Moustfa
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69' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Guttau · On: J. Gunther-Schmidt
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80' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3Off: Dominik Pelivan · On: J. Butler
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87' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal GoalA. Borgmann · Assist: Tolga Ciğerci
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89' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 2Off: Jamilu Collins · On: Vincent Ocansey
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89' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Cigerci · On: M. Cvjetinović
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90' Erzgebirge Aue subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Clausen · On: Maximilian Schmid
Match Stats
| Stat | Erzgebirge Aue | Energie Cottbus |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Energie Cottbus leveled the score just seven minutes after Erzgebirge Aue took an early lead through M. Bar, setting the tone for a competitive match.
- ▸ A. Borgmann's late goal in the 87th minute was pivotal as it shifted momentum decisively towards Energie Cottbus and sealed their victory.