Chaos at Energie Cottbus: Coach Wollitz Accuses Krauß of Match Fixing Conspiracy
Coach Wollitz alleges his employee of financial deceit.
By Torben Siemer
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Energie Cottbus rocked before the playoff final promotion, with sensational claims from coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz against player Maximilian Krauß. The player denies the allegations, setting off a whirlwind of controversy.
In mid-February, Maximilian Krauß was still the match hero for Energie Cottbus. Substituted in against SC Verl, he scored the winning goal in the 59th minute. The Lausitz team was at the peak of the 3rd league table, and dreams of a second consecutive promotion were alive. Less than three months later, the excitement is gone, and Krauß, once the match hero, is now a scapegoat.
Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz made shocking revelations during the press conference before the away game against Hansa Rostock, Krauß's new team. The claim: "This figure" who "is still officially a player of Energie Cottbus, but not mine anymore," has allegedly engaged in match-fixing. Wollitz hints at Krauß having intentionally earned the fifth yellow card against Verl in added time, avoiding missing his mother's birthday. Without a shred of evidence, Wollitz suggests similarities between Krauß's actions and the case he witnessed in 2009 at VfL Osnabrück, where at least one player was found guilty of match-fixing.
Krauß Defends Himself against Allegations
Via MagentaSport, Krauß spoke publicly to defend himself against the potentially career-ending accusations. "I'm stunned by my coach's baseless statements," declares Krauß, providing his account of events. "We sought contractual assurance until April's end, which we achieved via our agreement last Monday. The Cottbus offer didn't give us that 'wanted unconditionally' vibe."
The Coaching Controversy
Between his outrageous press conference and his follow-up before the Rostock game, Wollitz countered Krauß's remarks, stating, "I've remained factual, and I've never made any false claims, I just relayed what I was told." However, without evidence, Wollitz's allegations raise red flags and spotlight the coach. He is accused not just of making severe accusations but also for failing to provide evidence or proof for his claims. Unlike his previous outbursts, there was no apology days later but rather the "this figure" comments instead.
Match Result: Cottbus Takes Third Place
Cottbus ended up winning the game in Rostock, 3-1, marking their fourth win since the Verl game and their fourth win in 13 attempts. Energy pulled ahead of Rostock and Saarbrücken, both losing at home, to take third place. With a home win in the next match, Wollitz's team can now secure a spot in the 2. Bundesliga promotion playoffs. It promises to be an exciting finish.
Source: ntv.de
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Note: No specific historical match-fixing allegations or evidence revolving around Maximilian Krauß and Claus-Dieter Wollitz were found within the search results. Despite accusations, there is no proof to substantiate the claims at this time.
If you are looking for more information on historical match-fixing cases in Germany, one notable example is the referee Robert Hoyzer scandal from the early 2000s. However, the case is not specific to the individuals within this discussion or the 3. Liga.
- The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of the turmoil surrounding Energie Cottbus and the match-fixing allegations made by coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz.
- As the Lausitz team fought for promotion in the 3rd league, it remains unknown if Cottbus, or their counterparts Hansa Rostock, have any connections with sports teams in the city of Cottbus, which might be of interest for energetic football enthusiasts.
- Claus-Dieter Wollitz, despite relegating Maximilian Krauß from the team, has not yet provided any evidence to counter the counters Krauß made against his allegations, raising concerns about the credibility of his claims and the potential impact on their respective careers.
- In a surprising twist, if Energie Cottbus secures a spot in the 2. Bundesliga promotion playoffs, the team may find themselves contesting with other clubs from the city of Cottbus in the future, providing an entirely different set of challenges for both the team and its supporters.
