Highlights
T. Bauer
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90'
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Full-time: Cologne 3-1 Preußen Münster
Cologne deservedly beat Preußen Münster 3-1, although the victory could have been much more comfortable. With this win, the Billy Goats climb past Hamburg to the top of the table, while Münster benefit from the result in Ulm. But they will need to collect the necessary points for survival elsewhere.
Full-time
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Second division debut
Just before the end, Sponsel gets to celebrate his first appearance for Cologne's senior team
90'
+ 4
Substitution
90'
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Cologne's dominance in midfield
One of the keys to Cologne's victory today has certainly been Kainz, who was able to free himself from all of Münster's pressing situations.
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Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
100%
%
Florian Kainz
11 times under pressure
90'
Stoppage time
Preußen Münster have five minutes to score two goals.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Struber takes time off the clock
Position-for-position double substitution for FC.
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Substitution
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Substitution
85'
Good free-kick position for Münster
After a challenge between Martel and Hendrix, there's a free-kick from about 18 metres in a half-left position. However, the ball goes straight into the Cologne wall.
82'
Lorenz arrives late
The Preußen captain takes out Kainz during a Cologne counter-attack and is rightly shown a yellow card.
80'
Final phase in Cologne
Is there still something in it for Preußen Münster? As Cologne have missed several opportunities to add a fourth goal in the second half, the visitors have at least still been in the match.
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Substitution
76'
Schwäbe staying vigilant
Mrowca threads the ball through to the substituted Kyerewaa in the penalty area. The Cologne goalkeeper dives to collect the ball and prevents the consolation goal.
75'
Double substitution
The injured Ljubicic leaves the pitch and is replaced by Olesen. Additionally, Uth comes on for Waldschmidt.
74'
Substitution
73'
Münster showing signs of life
Münster haven't given up on the match yet. Lorenz looks for Pick in the centre, and his shot is blocked for a corner.
73'
Substitution
71'
Chance after chance
Ljubicic is played in by Waldschmidt in the penalty area. His shot from a half-right position misses the left post by a few centimetres. However, the flag goes up. The Cologne player was offside.
Was that the decisive moment?
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Hildmann's last options
What's still possible for Münster?
69'
Substitution
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Substitution
68'
Münster showing offensive intent
Nice attack from Preußen. They combine through Batmaz and Makridis and enter the Cologne penalty area. In the end, Thielmann clears with a sliding tackle for a corner.
65'
Cologne wasting chances
Kainz plays it out to Paqarada. His cross lands at the feet of Downs, who is blocked at the last second.
63'
Münster's pressing without effect
Preußen are pressing aggressively, but Cologne are repeatedly finding ways to free themselves from these pressure situations.
63'
Substitution
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Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
64%
%
Leart Paqarada
11 times under pressure
62'
Substitution
62'
Downs! Unbelievable!
That SHOULD have been Cologne's fourth! Ljubicic is initially denied by the strongly reacting Schenk. The ball bounces off his hand to the six-yard box, where Downs - under pressure from Kirkeskov - hits the crossbar of an empty Münster goal.
60'
Unexpected "goal festival"
For the first time this year, Cologne have scored more than two goals in a league outing. Preußen, on the other hand, have conceded more than two goals for the first time since October.
59'
Huge chance for 4-1!
After a corner, the ball falls to Downs' feet. The Cologne striker is perhaps a bit surprised and shoots over the goal from close range. That could have been the decisive moment...
56'
Cologne's other striker scores as well!
Waldschmidt chips the ball into the penalty area to Downs. He elegantly brings the ball down and shoots from about twelve metres out. Schenk has no chance.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
53'
Martel narrowly misses
From the subsequent corner, Hübers impressively flicks the ball on with his heel to the far post, where Martel is just a few centimetres away from scoring Cologne's third.
51'
Shot for the other side as well
At the other end, Thielmann and Ljubicic combine with a one-two. Thielmann's cross is unintentionally deflected by Kirkeskov to Lemperle, who is denied by Schenk. Corner for Cologne.
50'
Münster with the first chance after the break
Batmaz slips the ball through to Kinsombi, who shoots from about ten metres out on the right side of the penalty area but fails to beat Schwäbe.
46'
We're back under way!
Both teams start the second half unchanged.
Kick-off!
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Half-time Cologne 2-1 Preußen Münster
Cologne are deservedly ahead against spirited Preußen, who made it difficult for them, especially in the opening minutes. Münster were somewhat fortunate to equalise after Cologne's early lead, but the hosts struck back via a penalty and sit provisionally at the top of the table after 45 minutes.
Half-time
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Stoppage time
Four minutes of additional time. Half of it is already gone, however.
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Waldschmidt ice-cold from the spot
Schenk guesses the right corner, but he has no chance against the well-placed shot.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
42'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
42'
Cologne demand a penalty
After a cross from Martel, the ball touches Scherder's arm. Referee Bauer does not point to the spot.
39'
Bizarre own-goal equaliser
Münster equalise out of nowhere. Hendrix sends Mees into the Köln penalty area. The Münster player attempts to cross but Köln captain Hübers deflects the ball so unfortunately that it loops overthe keeper and in at the far post. Spectacularly unlucky for Cologne.
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Münster with more control
Münster are getting into the match and are currently keeping the ball within their own ranks. Cologne are also taking it a bit easier at the moment and are no longer looking for the direct route into the attacking third.
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First yellow card of the match
After a misplaced pass from Lemperle, the counter-attack is on. Thielmann sacrifices himself and commits a tactical foul.
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Schenk is alert
Another long ball from the Köln defence line towards the front. Münster's goalkeeper rushes out of his goal and clears with his head in front of Downs.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Deserved Lead
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
1.55
0.2
0
Goals
Lemperle's long time between drinks
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24'
Waldschmidt aims too high
Another cross from Thielmann, another Cologne chance. Waldschmidt's header from about eight metres is a bit too high.
22'
Cologne dominance
Münster made a brave showing, especially in the first few minutes, but Cologne now have everything under control and look significantly closer to scoring a second goal than Münster do to equalising.
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Schenk prevents a second Cologne goal
Double chance for Cologne! Again it's Lemperle who has the opportunity from close range. But Schenk prevents the goal with a strong save with his foot. A few seconds later, the Preußen goalkeeper tips a shot from Kainz over the crossbar with his fingertips.
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League leaders
With the opening goal, Cologne leapfrog Hamburg into top spot on the table.
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Münster not backing down
The visitors aren't hiding after going behind. A blocked shot from Kinsombi is followed by a series of corners - but no danger materialises.
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Cologne reap rewards
Cologne take the lead. Preußen are a bit too open after their own advance. Martel looks for Thielmann on the right wing. His precision low cross is tapped in by Lemperle from close range. Schenk gets a touch but cannot stop the ball from crossing the line.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9'
Lively start
Köln quickly transition after winning the ball. Kainz plays it out to the right for Lemperle. He makes a cut at the edge of the penalty area and moves inside. His slightly deflected shot is ultimately no problem for Schenk in the visitors' goal.
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First attempts from the visitors!
First, Kinsombi has a clear shooting opportunity from 20 metres out and is denied by the quick-reacting Schwäbe. Shortly afterwards, Makridis dribbles past Thielmann in the penalty area and shoots from a tight angle. Schwäbe is there again and parries it for a corner.
3'
Huge chance for Cologne right away!
After a long ball from Heintz, Downs suddenly finds himself completely free in the penalty area in front of Schenk. But his finish is too imprecise. That really should have been the lead for the hosts.
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Let's go!
The ball is rolling in Cologne!
Kick-off!
Preußen team news
For Preußen, wingers Lorenz and Pick are rested, while Koulis and Friðjónsson also drop to the bench. Alongside Kinsombi and Batmaz, Makridis and Mrwoca comprise the four new additions to the starting line-up.
Cologne team news
There are two returnees in the Cologne defence in Hübers and Heintz. They start in place of Pauli and Schmied, who both drop to the bench. Up front, top scorer Downs starts for the first time since early March, replacing Rondić (benched). Ljubicic is the fourth change, coming in for Huseinbašić, who must also take his place on bench.
Münster starting XI
Schenk - Scherder, Mrowca, Kirkeskov - Schad, Hendrix, Kinsombi, Makridis - Bazzoli, Mees - Batmaz
Cologne starting XI
Schwäbe - Hübers, Martel, Heintz - Thielmann, Kainz, Ljubicic, Paqarada - Waldschmidt - Downs, Lemperle
Struber on facing Münster
"The last matchday has shown how balanced the Bundesliga 2 is and that every opponent must be taken absolutely seriously. You cannot take any opponent lightly. We have it in our own hands if we maintain our focus."
Hildmann on facing Cologne
"Köln are the absolute favourites, but we still want to get three points. The situation is difficult, that's clear. For us, these next five matches are like a tournament. We need to collect points to advance to the next round. We can only succeed as a team; everyone must stand up for each other. We are stable, we are resilient – that gives us courage for the relegation battle."
Before the Bundesliga
Before the Bundesliga, both teams regularly faced each other in the Oberliga. Münster's last goal against Köln was scored by Walter Bensmann in a 2-1 defeat in Köln in February 1963. The last victory was a 1-0 home win in November 1961 (goal by Manfred Pohlschmidt) and the last away win was a 2-0 win in September 1958 under manager Kuno Klötzer.
Münster still without a goal
FC won their last home match against Münster on 19th October 1963 with a 3-0 victory (Wolfgang Overath was among the scorers). In Münster, FC won 2-0 that season, meaning they have won all three professional football encounters without conceding a goal.
Pure tradition
The last time these two teams faced each other was in 1963/64 as founding members of the Bundesliga. Köln became the first Bundesliga champions back then, while Münster were relegated as the second-bottom club and have never returned to the Bundesliga.
Rare Encounter
The first game was the first competitive match between the two clubs in 61 years, with a goal from Tim Lemperle enough for FC to secure one of their many 1-0 victories.
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