FC Energie Cottbus will have to wait until the final matchday to return to professional soccer. Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz's team were unable to get past FSV Luckenwalde 3:3 (0:1) in the North-East Regional Football League. As Greifswalder FC conceded a 2:5 (0:2) defeat at VSG Altglienicke, the championship and promotion to the 3rd division will not be decided until the final matchday.
Cottbus lead the table with 68 points ahead of Greifswald (65) and play at Hertha BSC II next Sunday - then another draw would be enough. Greifswald face ZFC Meuselwitz at home on matchday 34 and must win. FCE last appeared in the third-highest division in the 2018/19 season.
Phil Butendeich put the visitors ahead in the 4th minute. After the break, Lucas Vierling extended the lead with a penalty (56') and Butendeich again (64'). Tim Heike gave the hosts hope again with his two goals (74', 80'). Tim Campulka saved a 3:3 draw in the second minute of stoppage time. FC Energie controlled the game for long stretches, but made crucial defensive mistakes against Luckenwalde, who were strong on the counterattack.
