VfL Osnabrück wins 1-0 in the top game against Cottbus – promotion is within reach!

VfL Osnabrück wins 1-0 in the top game against Cottbus – promotion is within reach!

An exciting duel took place on November 8, 2025 in the third division when VfL Osnabrück mastered the challenge at Energie Cottbus and won 1-0. In this top game, the Osnabrück team continued their series of three wins in the last four matches. NDR reports that the victory catapulted Osnabrück to third place in the relegation zone, while Cottbus, who had previously been riding the wave of success, did not act very progressively in this game.

Ismail Badjie scored the only goal of the game in the 74th minute after a fine pass from Robin Meißner. In a first half with no significant chances to score, both teams were only able to achieve little that was concrete. Cottbus, known for its strong offense, has had the best attack line in the league with 30 goals. But coach Glauber's team had a hard time against the most robust defense in the third division, Osnabrück. Cottbus was supposed to improve in the second half, but the final passes often didn't arrive. kicker describes how referee Florian Lechner did not punish a handball by Axel Borgmann in the first half, which caused discontent among the guests.

The course of the game in analysis

Cottbus tried to build up some pressure and brought on the dynamic Tolcay Cigerci, who was supposed to liven up the game. But the domestic attacks remained harmless and Osnabrück cleverly defended their narrow lead. Substitute Cigerci managed to get a shot, but the visiting goalkeeper had little trouble. Badjie remained the match winner after his goal, even when Meißner later hit the crossbar and there were no further chances in Osnabrück's game.

VfL Osnabrück has now collected 23 points after 13 games this season and is determined to improve in the upcoming match, the home game against FC Ingolstadt on November 22nd at 4:30 p.m. It's an exciting time for the team, which currently finds itself in fourth place in the table. Current standings and further results can be found at news.de be read.

A look at the last games shows that the Osnabrück team has a strong record: After a 0-0 draw against Duisburg, the team was previously in good form with two away wins and one home win. For Cottbus, however, who suffered a defeat after five wins in a row, it will be important to draw the right conclusions from their experience in order to get back on track.