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Cottbus secures opening win against Hannover in 2. Bundesliga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:51 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Cottbus secures opening win against Hannover in 2. Bundesliga

Summary

Energie Cottbus earned a 3-1 victory over Hannover in their season opener of the 2. Bundesliga on August 9, 2026. Tolcay Ciğerci's free-kick goal and a penalty helped Cottbus take an early lead, while Marcel Lotka made several crucial saves to keep Hannover at bay. Hannover equalized through Maurice Neubauer but could not maintain momentum. Cottbus regained control with two more goals, with Justin Butler's strike sealing the win. Cottbus currently sits third in the standings after the first matchday, while Hannover prepares for a derby against Wolfsburg next.

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By the Numbers

•Cottbus takes three points in their 2. Bundesliga opener.
•Tolcay Ciğerci scores twice, including a penalty.
•Marcel Lotka makes multiple key saves for Cottbus.
•Hannover equalizes but cannot capitalize on their chances.
•Cottbus sits third in the standings after week one.

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1:51 PMYahoo Sports — 2. Bundesliga: Ciğerci's set-pieces and Lotka's saves help Cottbus stun Hannover

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Energie Cottbus took all three points at the expense of promotion favorites Hannover in the opening matchday of 2. Bundesliga. The newly-promoted side sit third at the end of the first week of the new...
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