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Nürnberg stay unbeaten after 1-1 draw at Cottbus
Nürnberg drew 1-1 away to Cottbus in the second-tier German league on Friday.
Cottbus took the lead in the 56th minute when Justin Butler finished a move set up by Leonardo Bittencourt.
Styopa Mkrtchyan equalised in the 79th minute, earning Nürnberg a point.
The result means Nürnberg are unbeaten after eight matches this season.
Forward Mohamed Ali Zoma left the game in the first half with a shoulder problem, and further checks are expected after an initial diagnosis of a dislocated shoulder.
Cottbus had several early chances, while Nürnberg hit the crossbar late on before Mkrtchyan’s equaliser.
Nürnberg drew 1-1 away to Energie Cottbus in the eighth matchday of the 2. Bundesliga.
The result kept Nürnberg unbeaten in its first eight matches of the season.
Justin Butler put Cottbus ahead in the 56th minute, and Styopa Mkrtchyan equalised in the 79th.
Nürnberg forward Mohamed Ali Zoma left the match before half-time with a shoulder problem.
- Who
- Energie Cottbus and 1. FC Nürnberg.
- What
- The teams drew 1-1 in the 2. Bundesliga.
- When
- October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Cottbus, Germany.
- Why
- Butler scored for Cottbus and Mkrtchyan equalised for Nürnberg.
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Justin Butler scored to give Cottbus a 1-0 lead.
Styopa Mkrtchyan equalised for Nürnberg, making the final score 1-1.
- Competition
- 2. Bundesliga
- Matchday
- 8
- Venue city
- Cottbus
- Cottbus goal
- Justin Butler, 56th minute
- Nürnberg goal
- Styopa Mkrtchyan, 79th minute
- Final score
- Cottbus 1-1 Nürnberg