Cottbus opening bankruptcy: Test game defeat against Ried surprises fans!

Cottbus opening bankruptcy: Test game defeat against Ried surprises fans!

Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, Österreich - FC Energie Cottbus started the season preparation and had to accept a first damper. As part of the training camp in Hagenberg in the Mühlkreis, Austria, the team lost their friendly against SV Oberbank Ried on Friday evening, a first division promoted, 1-2. With around 1,400 spectators in the Innviertel Arena, the fans saw an exciting duel in which the Cottbusers parried in the first half, but had difficulties in access after the break. As Sportschau reported in the 31st minute through Mark Grosse. Erik Engelhardt equalized to the Cottbuser in the 41st minute, but Antonio van Wyk ensured the leadership of the Austrians in the 63rd minute.

The new head coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz highlighted the game as an important touchstone for his team. Cottbus has organized a training camp for the first time in over ten years, such as rbb24 . From July 17th to 23rd, the team will use optimal conditions in Austria to prepare for the upcoming season.

Schreck moment for the Cottbuser

A moment of terror occurred during the game when newcomer Justin Butler had to leave the field. The concern about the player's injury overshadowed the game, but goalkeeper Elias Bethke was able to prevent an even higher defeat with a strong performance. The next test game against FC Hogo Hertha Wels is already on the program on Saturday, which will also take place in Austria.

The team has the preparations well under control, even if the first test game did not ran as desired. Wollitz emphasizes the importance of such hard exams to optimally prepare the team for the new season in the 3rd division, which begins from August 1 to August. The support of the fans is another engine for Cottbus, even if the defeat is bitter. It remains to be seen how things will go - the search for the right formations and tactics in this intensive preparation phase remains exciting.