Highlights
F. Willenborg
90'
+ 5
Full-time: Darmstadt 5-1 Cologne
Darmstadt deliver their best performance of the season with this resounding victory over Cologne! The win is deserved, as Darmstadt defended extremely patiently and conducted their counter-attacks effectively. Cologne repeatedly ran down blind alleys and defended too loosely.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
He's earned that!
Vukotić is up front for a free-kick from the left. Nürnberger delivers perfectly, and the burly Serbian defender powerfully heads the ball into the net from close range!
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.
90'
+ 3
Is there frustration in the game?
Heintz and Hübers pick up yellow cards in quick succession for overly aggressive challenges.
90'
+ 3
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
There are four minutes added on. For Cologne, it seems only damage limitation is possible now.
90'
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.
86'
Vukotić!
After a corner from the right side, the centre-back has a chance at the far post but can't get his effort on target.
84'
Lilies standing firm
With a comfortable lead in their pocket, Darmstadt are now standing securely and are in no rush at all.
80'
Chance goes begging
Waldschmidt has the ball on his strong foot on the left side of the penalty area, but hammers his shot well over the crossbar.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
So close!
Kainz plays a strong ball into space directly in front of the goal. Downs gets a shot away, but Schuhen produces a brilliant reflex save!
76'
Substitution
73'
Cologne pushing hard
The visitors cannot be accused of sparing their efforts. However, the dribbling attempts by Huseinbašić, Maina and co. too often lead nowhere. The home side continues to lie in wait for a chance to attack on the counter.
Every reason to celebrate
© IMAGO/Thomas Voelker
69'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
65'
Now it's becoming clear!
Cologne are playing a high line and the Lilies know how to exploit it! As three men bear down on the Cologne penalty area, Marseiler passes to Förster, who leaves Hübers standing and slots the ball home from close range!
65'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
62'
Double substitution on both sides
Heading into the final 30 minutes, Darmstadt and Köln both make two changes. Heintz and Thielmann come on for Cologne, Marseiler and Lakenmacher for the Lilies!
62'
Substitution
62'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
58'
Not as sharp
In the first half, the visitors won the ball back after about ten seconds, while in the second it has been taking them nearly 19 seconds.
58'
Ball Recovery Time
1st Half
2nd Half
57'
How will Cologne react?
With a two-goal deficit, things are starting to look pretty tough for the visitors! Nevertheless, they currently appear unfazed and continue to play forward.
54'
Counter-attack leads to the third!
Cologne fall victim to a Darmstadt counter-attack after their own corner! Corredor drives the ball forward and plays a long pass to Hornby. The Scot lays it off into the penalty area and finds Lidberg, who fires home from about 15 metres out, placing it just inside the left post!
54'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
51'
Over the bar!
Lidberg latches onto Corredor's cross from the left wing but he mishits his shot and sends the ball flying well over the bar.
49'
Good start
The home side appear a bit more courageous in these opening minutes and are enjoying more spells of possession.
46'
Talk to the hand
Lemperle catches Nürnberger with a hand to the face at the halfway line and receives a yellow card.
46'
We're back underway!
Both teams are back on the pitch and Darmstadt kick off. There were no substitutions during the break.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Half-time in Darmstadt
A fantastic Friday evening match in Darmstadt! Cologne are controlling the game and have created more chances, but the Lilies have proven clinical and keep threatening on the counter-attack. The match is still wide open!
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Almost a hat-trick!
Urbig keeps Köln in the game! Hornby receives a through-ball from his own half and is clean through. His shot towards the right side is strongly parried away for a corner by Urbig!
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
There will be two minutes added on.
44'
Maina!
Maina cuts in from the left flank, beats an opponent, and attempts a curling shot. However, his effort sails a few metres over the crossbar.
40'
Incredible! The Lilies hit back two minutes later!
Lidberg makes a sensational run down the right wing and then cuts into the penalty area. He leaves Hübers in his wake and squares it to Hornby, who only needs to tap the ball across the line. A brace for the Scot!
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.
38'
There's the equaliser!
And it's thoroughly deserved! Huseinbašić sends Maina on his way, and he drives the ball forward down the left flank. Lemperle makes a run to the far post, and only needs to tap in Maina's cross!
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.
36'
Martel!
From about 18 metres out, Martel has a go! The ball flies narrowly wide to the left.
35'
That was close!
On a counter-attack, Förster tries to slip the ball through to Lidberg, who would have had a clear run. However, his pass is misses the mark.
33'
Förster!
Now the home side are becoming bolder: Förster fires a volleyed effort from outside the penalty area, but the ball whistles past the left post.
31'
No cutting edge yet
So far, Darmstadt has been almost exclusively occupied with defending. After a foray via López, the Lilies get a corner kick, but it doesn't bring any danger.
30'
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'
Nearly the equaliser!
Maina whips in a free-kick sharply from the right side in front of goal. Centre-back Hübers is unmarked at the penalty spot and gets a touch, but misses the target by centimetres!
Hornby scores the opener
© IMAGO/Thomas Voelker
24'
Clearly dominating the ball
Possession (%)
3466
21'
Brilliant move
Downs receives a pass and picks up speed. He leaves Vukotić standing and then dribbles into the penalty area from the left side. However, his cross doesn't find a taker.
Hornby celebrated by teammates
© IMAGO/HMB Media/Claus
18'
Close again
Downs is played into the penalty area with a great high pass from midfield, but Vukotić disrupts his attempt to chest the ball down and once again he fails to get a shot on goal.
15'
Timing
Cologne continue to push forward, but repeatedly miss the right moment for the finish! This is also the case for Downs, who receives the ball centrally in front of the goal at the edge of the penalty area, but then squanders the opportunity.
11'
The Lilies take the lead!
And not without a dash of good fortune! Förster looks to shoot from outside the penalty area, but his effort is blocked. The ball then rolls to Hornby, who slots it low into the left corner from about 11 metres out!
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.
9'
Lidberg!
The Darmstadt striker finds plenty of space in the penalty area, shakes off Hübers and aims for the right corner - but his low shot goes just wide of the post!
6'
Counter-attack!
After winning the ball in his own half, Paqarada plays a brilliant opening pass through the middle. Huseinbašić then drives the ball forward with large strides. Maina attempts a cross from the edge of the penalty area, but Darmstadt get enough men behind the ball and ultimately neutralise the counter-attack.
3'
Lively start
The visitors casue a stir right from the beginning! An initial advance down the right flank is ultimately blocked before Downs can reach Waldschmidt's cut-back pass in the penalty area.
1'
Kick-off!
Cologne kick off and are playing in all red. Hosts Darmstadt are wearing blue shirts with white shorts.
Kick-off!
Change in defence
Cologne also make a change in defence: Carstensen starts at right-back today instead of Finkgräfe.
One change for the home side
Kohfeldt brings on another Spaniard for the Spaniard Bueno, who was handed a start at left-back in the last league match: López gets to start today.
Cologne starting XI
Urbig - Carstensen, Hübers, Pauli, Paqarada - Lemperle, Martel, Huseinbašić, Maina - Waldschmidt, Downs
Darmstadt starting XI
Schuhen - López, Riedel, Vukotić, Nürnberger - Förster, Klefisch, Müller, Corredor - Lidberg, Hornby
Florian Kohfeldt on Cologne
"Cologne are certainly the team in the league with the highest individual quality. They have incredible offensive quality in their squad. Moreover, they are the most intense team in the league when it comes to sprints and high-intensity runs."
Gerhard Struber on Darmstadt
"We need to work very diligently against each individual opponent to secure points. It's a real challenge to start scoring points in this league, and we need to step up our game. It's not always about achieving beautiful victories; sometimes other attributes can lead to three points."
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