Cottbus wins in the test game thanks to Engelhardt and curious moments!

FC Energie Cottbus successfully played its first friendly in the new year and prevailed 2-1 (1-0) against FSV Zwickau. The game took place in the exclusion of the public, which focused on the sporting performance of the players.

Cottbus determined the events in the first half and had several clear chances to take the lead. Despite the dominance, the Zwickau defensive showed strength, especially in the person of goalkeeper Benjamin Lenis, who showed some important parades. In the 45th minute, the Lausitzers managed the lead by an own goal of Oliver Fobassam. Cottbus used the moment of the carelessness of the Zwickauer and went 1-0 into the half -time break.

balanced game in the second half

After the break, the game presented itself more balanced. Cottbus changed his entire staff and brought fresh forces, including Erik Engelhardt, who had several chances in the course of the game. In the 56th minute it was finally Veron Dobruna who equalized to Zwickau after Cottbus had not adjusted to the attack in time.

The decision was made in the 77th minute when Erik Engelhardt converted a penalty after Yannik Möker had to leave the square shortly before. Cottbus was able to assert the tight leadership until the final whistle. The game ended 2-1 for Cottbus, which gives the team further confidence for the upcoming challenges.

The next game for FC Energie Cottbus is a hardest test against Eintracht Braunschweig, which will also take place in the exclusion of the public. The second round start in the third division on January 18 against Arminia Bielefeld at 2 p.m., such as Sportschau.de reported. According to tag24.de , Cottbus played in the test, among other things, without the new top transfer Engelhardt in the first half and put on one Projector.