Osnabrück climbs into the relegation place: victory in Cottbus thanks to Badjie!
VfL Osnabrück defeated Energie Cottbus 1-0 on November 8th, 2025 and reached third place in the third division.

Osnabrück climbs into the relegation place: victory in Cottbus thanks to Badjie!
On November 8th, 2025, an exciting duel in the third league took place in Cottbus, in which VfL Osnabrück won with a narrow 1-0. The decisive goal was scored by Ismail Badjie in the 74th minute, which meant that the team from Osnabrück not only collected important points, but also climbed to third place in the relegation zone. The last four games have given the Osnabrück team a lot of self-confidence, as they have won three times and kept a clean sheet for the eighth time this season.
The encounter was characterized by a rather uneventful first half. In the second period, Cottbus applied more pressure and appeared more active, but were unable to capitalize on numerous chances. Despite the high expectations - Cottbus competed with the most accurate team in the league, which had already scored 30 goals this season up to this game - the team remained goalless. The league's best defense, led by Osnabrück's Jonsson, turned out to be too good to break through. Referee Florian Lechner led the game confidently as usual, even if the VAR is not available in the third division.
The lineups in detail
The VfL Osnabrück line-up included the following players: Jonsson, Fabinski, Ja. Müller, Wiemann, Kammerbauer, B. Jacobsen, F. Wagner, Christensen, Kopacz, Kehl and R. Meißner. On the other hand, Cottbus coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz sent the formation with Funk, Rorig, Manu, Awortwie-Grant, Guwara, Hannemann, Pelivan, Borgmann, Michelbrink, Thiele and E. Engelhardt into the race. What was particularly notable was that substitute Tolcay Cigerci tried to bring a breath of fresh air into the game in the second half, but unfortunately this didn't have the desired effect.
The Osnabrück team continues next week with a home game against FC Ingolstadt on November 22nd, 2025. The fans can look forward to an exciting performance by their team, which is currently in impressive form and is eager to get its next win. VfL have shown a good knack for defense, which is reflected in the few goals they have conceded so far this season.
A look at the latest developments
The league remains extremely exciting after this matchup as the competition never sleeps. Additionally, platforms like Poki, which provide over 1,000 free games, provide a welcome distraction for football fans and players alike. New games are added almost daily, and with a global user market of over 90 million players, the platform is a popular place to have fun in your free time.
The next few weeks promise exciting games in the third division. Football in Germany remains not only sporty but also emotionally high, especially when it comes to promotions and relegations. For the supporters of VfL Osnabrück it means: continue with full commitment and passion!
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