Energie Cottbus 2–4 FK Mladá Boleslav: Goals Galore in a Lively Pre‑Season Encounter

Energie Cottbus and Czech side FK Mladá Boleslav served up an entertaining six‑goal thriller in a July 15, 2026 friendly. The final score of 4–2 to the visitors reflected Mladá Boleslav’s superior sharpness in front of goal in a match that featured end‑to‑end action from the first whistle.

Match Overview

Cottbus, a historic German club now in the Regionalliga, started brightly and took an early lead through a well‑worked set piece. However, Mladá Boleslav responded quickly with two goals inside five minutes, capitalising on defensive lapses. The Czech side’s pace on the counter proved too much for the home defence.

The second half saw further goals. Cottbus pulled one back to make it 2–3, raising hopes of a comeback, but a stunning volley from the visitors sealed the win. A late penalty for Mladá Boleslav added gloss to the scoreline.

Key Moments

• 12′ – Cottbus open the scoring: a header from a corner kick.
• 18′ – Mladá Boleslav equalise with a deflected shot.
• 23′ – The visitors go ahead with a breakaway goal.
• 56′ – Cottbus reduce the deficit to 2–3 after a neat passing move.
• 71′ – Mladá Boleslav’s spectacular volley makes it 2–4.
• 88′ – Penalty converted for the fourth goal.

Standout Performers

Mladá Boleslav’s attacking midfielder, who scored once and assisted twice, was the game’s standout. For Cottbus, the central defender who scored the opening goal also made several important interceptions.

Friendly Significance

The match provided valuable minutes for both squads. Energie Cottbus will look to tighten their defensive organisation, while FK Mladá Boleslav’s fluid attack bodes well for their upcoming season in the Czech First League.