Match report

Energie Cottbus 4–4 VfB Stuttgart: DFB Pokal Thriller

Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus
4–4
PEN
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Aug 13, 2017

Energie Cottbus and VfB Stuttgart played out an enthralling 4-4 draw in the DFB Pokal, showcasing a thrilling match full of twists and turns. Energie took an early lead with goals from F. Viteritti and M. Zimmer, but VfB Stuttgart fought back with a goal from J. Brekalo and an own goal from Jose Matuwila. Both teams exchanged substitutions and yellow cards throughout the match, keeping the momentum dynamic.

Key Facts

  • • Energie Cottbus scored 4 goals, with F. Viteritti and M. Zimmer contributing.
  • • VfB Stuttgart equalized with a goal from J. Brekalo and an own goal from Jose Matuwila.
  • • The match ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw.
  • • VfB Stuttgart had 3 yellow cards throughout the match.
  • • Energie Cottbus made 4 substitutions, while VfB Stuttgart made 4 as well.

Lineups

Energie Cottbus

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meyer (G)
  • 21 M. Stein (D)
  • 22 L. Schlüter (D)
  • 3 A. Startsev (D)
  • 5 J. Matuwila (D)
  • 20 T. Kruse (M)
  • 10 F. Viteritti (M)
  • 17 M. Zimmer (M)
  • 11 S. Mamba (M)
  • 8 F. Geisler (M)
  • 14 Marcelo Freitas (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 K. Weidlich
  • 6 J. Zickert
  • 27 B. Ziegenbein
  • 23 B. Förster
  • 13 P. Gehrmann
  • 15 M. Karbstein
  • 43 A. Spahic

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 R. Zieler (G)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
  • 35 M. Kamiński (D)
  • 21 B. Pavard (D)
  • 24 D. Burnic (M)
  • 20 C. Gentner (M)
  • 22 E. Ofori (M)
  • 19 C. Akolo (F)
  • 9 S. Terodde (F)
  • 11 T. Asano (F)
  • 7 J. Brekalo (M)

Substitutes

  • 33 D. Ginczek
  • 31 B. Özcan
  • 14 A. Donis
  • 23 O. Mangala
  • 1 M. Langerak
  • 37 J. Green
  • 5 T. Baumgartl

Timeline

  1. Energie Cottbus
    5' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Viteritti
  2. Energie Cottbus
    28' Energie Cottbus Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Zimmer
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    49' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brekalo · Assist: Marcin Kamiński
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    55' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Asano · On: D. Ginczek
  5. Energie Cottbus
    56' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Geisler · On: Kevin Weidlich
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    60' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ofori · On: B. Özcan
  7. VfB Stuttgart
    67' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Akolo · On: A. Donis
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    70' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    B. Özcan
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Own Goal
    Jose Matuwila
  10. Energie Cottbus
    79' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Zimmer · On: J. Zickert
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    82' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Zimmermann
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    S. Terodde
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    97' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Gentner · On: Orel Mangala
  14. Energie Cottbus
    105' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zickert · On: B. Ziegenbein
  15. Energie Cottbus
    119' Energie Cottbus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mamba · On: B. Förster
  16. Energie Cottbus
    120' Energie Cottbus Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schlüter

Match Stats

Stat Energie Cottbus VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 19 22
Pass Accuracy 66% 84%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 331 649
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 10 10
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 219 548
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 10 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Energie Cottbus took an early lead with goals from F. Viteritti and M. Zimmer, putting pressure on VfB Stuttgart.
  • ▸ VfB Stuttgart's goal from J. Brekalo and an own goal from Jose Matuwila shifted the momentum, leading to a tense and evenly matched game.