SG Dynamo Dresden 1:2 Energie Cottbus — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Dominik Pelivan’s second-half strike saw Energie Cottbus beat SG Dynamo Dresden 2-1 in this Club Friendly, with the midfielder’s goal proving decisive after a frantic opening hour. The contest offered little beyond bragging rights, a low-key affair between two sides using the fixture for sharpness.

The match turned inside three first-half minutes. Vincent Vermeij put Dresden ahead on 31 minutes, but Lukas Michelbrink levelled for Cottbus almost immediately, scoring unassisted on 34. The real blow came after the break when Dominik Pelivan found the net on 52 minutes, a goal that Dresden never recovered from.

The statistics paint a picture of stalemate: possession was dead level at 50% each, neither side able to claim control of the midfield. Dominik Pelivan was the standout, earning a 9.13 rating for his goal from midfield, the highest mark on the pitch. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of SG Dynamo Dresden vs Energie Cottbus?

SG Dynamo Dresden 1-2 Energie Cottbus (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Vincent Vermeij (31') for SG Dynamo Dresden; Lukas Michelbrink (34') for Energie Cottbus; Dominik Pelivan (52') for Energie Cottbus.

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