Rot-Weiss Essen 3, FC Energie Cottbus 5

COTTBUS, Germany (Interstat) — In a wild, high-scoring affair that defied pregame projections, Energie Cottbus opened its 3. Liga season with a thrilling 5-3 victory over visiting R-W Essen on Sunday at a raucous LEAG Energie Stadion. The match, which featured eight total goals and a stunning individual performance, saw the home side overcome an early deficit and eventually pull away, handing R-W Essen a loss in its season opener. The game began at a furious pace, with the visitors striking first. Substitute Ramien Safi, entering the match early, put R-W Essen ahead in the 21st minute. The lead was… Read more...