He hopes that fans and players come home healthy and said honestly: “If we had played at BFC ten match days before the end, I would never have come here because my life and my responsibility towards my family, my players and my friends is mine more important because when you’re threatened like that, you don’t know how far these people will go.” Wollitz criticized the security in the stadium and also held the association responsible.
The BFC Dynamo itself contradicted Wollitz’s statements. “The claim that stones were thrown at us during the game has no basis whatsoever,” says a press release distributed on Sunday (May 5, 2024). Instead, Wollitz is known for his “sometimes over-emotional and provocative behavior on the sidelines.” The BFC is “irritated” that “Wollitz now and in the past regularly discredits the BFC Dynamo and its fans.”
Energy with the better start
One day after Wollitz announced the end of his coaching career next year, the Lausitz team got off to a better start. Maximilian Pronichev scored the first chance and tested Leon Bätge in the hosts’ goal from a very tight angle. Cottbus remained the more determined team and presented itself like a front runner. It was especially dangerous when Timmy Thiele had his feet in the game. The most noticeable Cottbuser had a clear path after half an hour after a blocked entry from Heike from eight meters, but did not place the ball well enough, the BFC was able to clear.
The hosts needed a little more effort, but had their first great chance after just under half an hour: Joey Breitfeld was denied by keeper Elias Bethge. After that, both teams had a forced break. Because pyrotechnics were ignited, numerous police officers dribbled on and the game was interrupted for more than 15 minutes.
BFC comes out of the break stronger
After the restart, the energy was all over the place. There wasn’t really much of a chance to score and even after the “real” half-time break, the hosts were the better team. Ben Meyer (missed by the keeper) and Alexander Siebeck (just past the right post) had the lead in hand.
But the goal brought energy. Krauss didn’t need any kind of start-up to get going. A few minutes after his substitution, the ex-Jena player was sent on his way and stayed cool in front of the BFC keeper Bätge. After falling behind, the BFC tried with the courage of desperation, but without a clear plan. Heike finally pulled the plug on the Hauptsädters and showed his full potential. With a wonderful reception of the ball, he got into position and fired from 14 meters.