Energie Cottbus in high altitude: seven games, one goal - relegation!

Energie Cottbus in high altitude: seven games, one goal - relegation!

Stand: 25.10.2024 4:51 pm

Energie Cottbus accelerates in the third division and shows his opponents that you are not to be trifled with! The recent victory against Aue is already bringing the Lausitzer to an incredible series of seven games without defeat. On Sunday, the eagerly awaited duel against 1860 Munich is on the program. With 20 points from eleven games, the Cottbusers are in the process of reaching the class goal in record time - maybe even before the winter break!

Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz urgently warns of exaggerated euphoria: "I appreciate the great encouragement, but we have to focus on our next opponent. The climb is not a topic for us, we just want to win the next game!" The number of spectators in the home game promises a spectacle - up to 15,000 fans are expected! That would be a new season record, which the team will continue to spur.

expensive passion

But not everything is gold that shines. An inglorious incident at Cottbus ’last game in Aue, in which pyrotechnics was ignited, becomes expensive. Energy must expect a fine of around 30,000 euros after spectators caused a sensation with fireworks. "This is the lowest of the lowest," Wollitz is quoted, "we should talk about our great football, not about such actions." Despite all the challenges, the backdrop remains tense in Cottbus, every fan hopes for the next victory.

The tension in Cottbuser Bank is also high. Almost all players are fit, with the exception of Joshua plaster. Wollitz speaks of "hardship cases" and seasoned competition. "Some are disappointed, but they have to stay tuned," he says. On Sunday, the table of the table from Munich will be a hard piece of work for energy that will do everything possible to continue the track.