REGENSBURG, Germany (Interstat) — Giannis Boziaris scored in the 28th minute to lift Energie Cottbus to a 1-0 victory over Jahn Regensburg on Saturday in a 3. Liga match at Jahnstadion.

The goal was the only score of the contest, as Boziaris found the net off a buildup that split the Jahn Regensburg defense. The visitors maintained the lead through the remaining hour of play, holding off a series of attacks from the home side.

The match featured four yellow cards. Benedikt Saller was booked in the 39th minute, followed by Erik Engelhardt in the 48th, Axel Borgmann in the 53rd and Lukas Michelbrink in the 61st. No red cards were issued.

Both teams entered the game with 0 wins and 0 losses in the 3. Liga and across all competitions. The result handed Energie Cottbus its first win of the season, while Jahn Regensburg suffered its first loss.

The physical contest saw numerous fouls and stoppages, but neither team could produce a second goal. Jahn Regensburg pushed forward in the second half, especially after the yellow card to Borgmann opened up the midfield, but Energie Cottbus’s defense held firm. The visitors absorbed pressure and occasionally threatened on the counterattack, but the final score remained 1-0.

The win gave Energie Cottbus an early boost in the 3. Liga standings. Jahn Regensburg, meanwhile, was left to rue missed opportunities after dominating possession for stretches but failing to test the opposing goalkeeper with clear chances.

The match was played at Jahnstadion in Regensburg, the home venue for Jahn Regensburg. The stadium was filled with supporters who watched the back-and-forth battle end in a low-scoring decision.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Jahn Regensburg 1, Energie Cottbus 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Energie Cottbus with a 65.10 percent probability to win.