Energie Cottbus went into the match as clear favorites against Hannover 96 II, given their strong position in the league compared to their struggling opponents. The game started as expected, with Cottbus taking the lead in the 20th minute through Elias Engelhardt. However, Hannover 96 II quickly responded, with Valdrin Sulejmani leveling the score in the 31st minute. Just minutes later, Luis Copado restored Cottbus’s advantage, and it seemed like they were on their way to a routine win.
The second half, however, took a different turn. Hannover 96 II showed resilience and equalized in the 53rd minute through Emil Uhlmann. Cottbus dominated possession but struggled to break down Hannover’s defensive setup. Frustration grew, and in stoppage time, Filip Kusić was sent off, further disrupting their momentum. In the end, Cottbus’s inability to finish chances and Hannover’s disciplined approach resulted in a surprising 2-2 draw. This means another great win for us!
Key Moments of the Match
See for yourself the flow of the match in a short highlight reel of the key moments that led us to another winning bet. Take a look and decide if this was an ordinary pick or something more extraordinary.