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Energie Cottbus Secures East Derby Victory Over FC Erzgebirge Aue
In a thrilling East Derby, Energie Cottbus emerged victorious against FC Erzgebirge Aue, securing a 2:1 win. The game was a lively back-and-forth, with good opportunities on both sides.
The encounter started with Cottbus dominating the early stages, and Tolcay Cigerci had an opportunity to extend their lead to 2:0, but the chance went amiss. However, it didn't take long for Cottbus to find the back of the net, as Moritz Hannemann scored just 67 seconds into the game.
FC Erzgebirge Aue responded well, and Julian Guttau equalized at the 15th minute. After the equalizer, Aue missed several chances to take the lead, while Cottbus struggled to come together. However, they gratefully accepted the penalty gift that came their way at the 67th minute, with Cigerci scoring to secure the win.
The victory moved Cottbus to fifth place in the 3rd Football League. For Aue, coach Jens Härtel may have faced a crisis in this phase of the game as his team struggled to maintain control.
The game ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of Cottbus. Despite Aue's efforts to turn the tide, including Julian Guttau hitting the post in the phase immediately after the restart, Cottbus held on to their lead. Both Cigerci and Erik Engelhardt missed chances to decide the game in favor of Cottbus, keeping it exciting until the final whistle.
This season, Claus-Dieter Wollitz is the coach of FC Erzgebirge Aue. The two teams will meet again in the future, and fans can expect another exciting East Derby.
