German 3.Liga Round 28: Alemannia Aachen 4-1 Energie Cottbus. The match kicked off at 02:00 local time on March 14, 2026, at the Tivoli Stadion in Aachen. Aachen delivered a commanding performance to thrash Energie Cottbus 4-1, a result that significantly boosts their hopes for a late-season push towards the promotion playoff spots while leaving Cottbus mired in relegation trouble. The home side set the tone early, finding the net within the first fifteen minutes to take a firm grip on the contest. They doubled their advantage before the halftime whistle, leaving Cottbus with a mountain to climb. Any hopes of a comeback were extinguished shortly after the restart when Aachen added a decisive third goal. Cottbus managed a consolation strike to make it 3-1, but Aachen immediately restored their three-goal cushion with a fourth, putting the result beyond any doubt. The match was a showcase for Aachen's attacking efficiency, with their forwards capitalizing on nearly every clear chance. For Cottbus, defensive frailties were glaringly exposed, as they struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the Aachen frontline. This heavy defeat sees Cottbus sink deeper into the relegation zone, while Aachen climbs several places into the top half of the table, now within striking distance of the top six. The Aachen manager praised his team's "clinical edge and professional attitude," while the Cottbus coach lamented a "disastrous defensive performance that we must correct immediately."