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Cottbus cup hero Sebald: With a penalty parade into the hearts of the fans!
Energie Cottbus defeated Hannover 96 in the DFB Cup thanks to goalkeeper Sebald's outstanding performance and reached the second round.
Cottbus cup hero Sebald: With a penalty parade into the hearts of the fans!
In a thrilling DFB Cup game on August 17, 2025, Energie Cottbus defeated the Hannover 96 team 1-0. The big hero of the evening was Alexander Sebald, who stepped in at short notice to replace the injured goalkeeper Elias Bethke. Bethke tore a muscle fiber during the warm-up, which posed a huge challenge for the Cottbus team. But Sebald put in an impressive performance and rightly secured the man of the match title with a penalty save and several saves. ZDF today reports that for Cottbus this means a return to the second round of the cup since 2013 and the joy in the team and among the fans is huge.
What is particularly noteworthy is the fact that Sebald suffered a serious blow of fate shortly before the game as a family member died. Despite this emotional burden, he was ready to give everything for his team. Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz was enthusiastic about Sebald's commitment and his deep identification with Energie Cottbus. “Such achievements are worth their weight in gold, especially under such circumstances,” said Wollitz.
A strong comeback
Alexander Sebald, who has been playing for Energie Cottbus since 2022, had previously only made five appearances in the Brandenburg State Cup in two seasons. His appearance in the DFB Cup could be the turning point in his career. Stories like this show how quickly everything can change in football - from a barely used player to a match winner. In the Cottbus stadium, the keeper was celebrated for celebrating a true comeback and causing the big surprise.
The fans can now look forward to the next cup game, because after years of hardships, Energie Cottbus is finally back on the big stage of the DFB Cup. With a fighting attitude and a solid team performance, many fairy tales could be written.
A look into the future
While the people of Cottbus celebrate, football remains unpredictable. This means that other developments can also make rapid progress. The digital world is not left out: the use of tools like the Kapwing Video Link Generator is becoming increasingly popular to share exciting moments from football quickly and easily. Fans can easily distribute videos via social media and share the best game scenes with friends and family.
It remains to be seen how far Energie Cottbus will get in the DFB Cup, but the start is exciting. If they continue to be so combative, the joy for the fans could last for a long time. With such inspiring performances as Alexander Sebald's and a passionate fan base, Cottbus has the chance to fight for a place among the greats.