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Energie Cottbus

08-17 00:00

1 - 0

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Hannover 96

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Energie Cottbus pulled off a major upset in the DFB-Pokal first round, defeating Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96 1-0 at the Stadion der Freundschaft on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. The giant-killing act by the Regionalliga Nordost side was the story of the cup weekend, as they knocked out professional opposition. The only goal of the game came in the second half, sending the home fans into raptures. Hannover 96, despite their higher league status, struggled to break down a disciplined and fiercely determined Cottbus defense, with the home goalkeeper making several key saves. The result sent Energie Cottbus into the second round of the German Cup, a famous victory for the club and its supporters. The Cottbus manager called it a historic night for the club, while the Hannover coach apologized to the traveling fans for a performance lacking intensity and creativity.