Energie Cottbus: T goalless draw against Hannover 96 - promotion in danger!

Energie Cottbus: T goalless draw against Hannover 96 - promotion in danger!

In an exciting duel that had promised more than it ultimately held, the encounter between Hannover 96 and Energie Cottbus ended without goals. After four consecutive victories, Cottbus wanted to take the swing, but the game in Hanover ended with a disappointing 0: 0.

The first half began to behave, with Hanover having the first possibility through Kalem. But soon the guests found their rhythm. Cottbus put the Lower Saxony under great pressure. Krauss and Kusic found themselves in front of the goal, but it was half -time who had the greatest chance to hit the network. The Cottbusser print was felt, but despite some promising attacks, including a full clamp from Cigerci, the gate failed to materialize. In another attempt, the Cottbusser Offensive was interrupted by two injuries, which took the team to the team.

denied opportunities and a shiny keeper

Hannover found the opportunity to answer in the first half using a great pass from Matsuda when Kalem appeared in front of Cottbus' goalkeeper Bethke. This situation ended with an outstanding reaction of the keeper, which prevented the balance with a world-class parade. This scene underlined the seamlessness between attackers and goalkeepers who kept the tension high, even if it did not lead to a goal.

The second 45 minutes offered a continued sobering picture. The level of the game sank significantly and despite the numerous changes on both sides, goal opportunities remained rare. The audience could hardly be happy about highlights, while the technical errors of the players clouded the general mood. Engelbreth and the Joker Pronichev had some good opportunities, but both goalkeepers acted safely and offered little space for mistakes.

The game finally rippled the final phase without being changed. The last big campaign belonged to a substitute of Hanover, whose ball promised - a picture that aptly summarized the entire second half. The draw was not ideal for both sides, but left room for the next challenges.

for Hannover 96 this result means that they stagnate while Cottbus waived 2nd place. After the international break there are decisive games for Cottbus, including the meeting with the leader Sandhausen, which will be due next Saturday at 2 p.m. For Hanover, SV Wehen Wiesbaden will start at the same time.

The result illustrates the difficulties of both teams to find Konstanz this season. The upcoming games could be decisive for how the teams position themselves in the table, especially for Cottbus, which was on the way up after the recent successes.