Energie Cottbus wins the test match: Moustfa shines 3-1!

Energie Cottbus wins the test match: Moustfa shines 3-1!

At the training camp in Austria, FC Energie Cottbus played a sensational test match against FC Hertha Wels on July 20, 2025 and won 3-1. The victory was not only a sporting success, but also a celebratory occasion, as coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz was able to celebrate his 60th birthday on this day. While he can create offense with his charges, the impressions on the pitch must be considered separately.

The first half was rather slow and ended goalless. Despite Welsinger's superiority in possession of the ball, clear scoring opportunities remained scarce. A highlight, however, was the penalty kick in the 8th minute, which energy keeper Alexander Sebald parried confidently and thus kept his team in the game. The turning point came in the second half, after Max Böhnke was substituted on. Cottbus put pressure on and proved to be the stronger team.

The upswing in the second half

The player of the day was without a doubt Can Moustfa, who made it 1-0 for Cottbus in the 55th minute after Jonas Hofmann superbly laid the ball on him. Just 12 minutes later he scored his second goal, making it 2-1, after Hertha Wels had equalized to make it 1-1 - a header from a corner that surprised the Cottbus defense. But Moustfa quickly restored the old distance by striking again after a dribble.

Theo Ogbidi made it 3-1 in the 88th minute, which he also scored with the support of Moustfa. After the game, Moustfa was in his element and expressed his happiness with his performance, which he proudly showed off in the live stream.

Squad news and outlook for the season

If we take a look at the squad composition, three of Cottbus' own players were in the starting line-up for the friendly: Finn Heidrich, Janis Juckel and Jannis Zaydan. There was also news about squad planning: Max Böhnke, who previously played 57 regional league games, was signed as the new third goalkeeper and comes from TSV Aubstadt. In addition, left-back Leon Guwara strengthens the team, and Justin Butler was signed after a convincing trial training session, where he already scored six goals in preparation.

Two important game dates have already been set for the coming third division season: Cottbus will play against TSG Hoffenheim II on August 23rd and against FC Ingolstadt on August 30th. The DFB has published the exact match dates that many fans are already expecting. In addition, trial player Dennis Duah is traveling to the training camp, which offers further potential for the team and increases anticipation for the coming season.

For more details and statistics about the games, those interested can visit the website kicker.de inform. Those around FC Energie Cottbus are looking forward to the rest of the preparation and the challenges ahead in the new season.