KOE Köln 1. FC Köln - STP St. Pauli FC St. Pauli
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82 %Saïd El Mala
Full-time: Cologne 1-1 Pauli
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Full-time
Equaliser at the death!
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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'
+ 2
Vasilj keeps Pauli in the game
First he saves against Ache, then he's also there for the rebound from Kainz. In the middle, Jóhannesson is frustrated. Had he been found with a square pass, the midfielder could have slotted the ball into the empty net.
90'
+ 1
Pauli have a chance!
A sharp cross is played in from Pyrka in front of the face of the Cologne goal. Ceesay tries to reach the ball with his heel, but narrowly misses it. Schwäbe and and his teammates breathe a sigh of relief.
90'
Stoppage time
The visitors have four minutes to find an equaliser.
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.
88'
Final substitution for Cologne
The hosts are running down the clock. Lund comes on for the impressive Waldschmidt.
88'
Substitution
86'
Final substitution
Ceesay, another attacker, comes on for defensive player Mets. St. Pauli are throwing themselves forward for an equaliser.
86'
Substitution
84'
Deservedly ahead
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
1.47
0.18
0
Goals
The goalscorer departs
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82'
Substitution
82'
Substitution
0:20
Golden chance for Waldschmidt!
76'
Another shot on goal
Ache lays off a long ball to Krauß. His attempt from about 25 yards is too central to cause Vasilj any serious problems.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitutions on both sides
St. Pauli becomes more offensive as Sinani replaces Sands. For Cologne, Jóhannesson and Ache now enter the fray.
74'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
72'
Attrition
Not much is happening in Cologne at the moment in the way of chances. Both teams are largely cancelling each other out.
68'
Double substitution
Blessin reacts and brings on new personnel with Jones and Metcalfe.
68'
Medical emergency
In the last few minutes, it has been quiet in the stadium due to a medical emergency in the stands. Now, both fan sections are resuming their support.
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
65'
Playmaker
Irvine has been the most noticeable player for the visitors. The Australian not only prevented Cologne from taking the lead in the first half in combination with the post, but is also involved in almost every attack for the Kiezkicker.
65'
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.
82%
%
Jackson Irvine
11 times under pressure
63'
Van den Berg on the spot
Oppie delivers a cross with plenty of pace towards the Cologne goal. Van den Berg gets his leg up at the far post and clears in the nick of time ahead of Pyrka.
Golden boy
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58'
Cologne more active
With the goal behind them, the hosts are now even more dominant. It has only amounted to a few half-chances so far, but at the moment the Billy Goats have the match under control.
55'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
46'
43.3 %
Now
77.5 %
51'
El Mala breaks the deadlock!
The guests' own offensive efforts backfire. From a Pauli corner, El Mala chases down a long ball over the top. The nimble forward runs from the halfway line towards Vasilj and stays ice-cold in front of the keeper to slot it home above the keeper, firing Cologne into a one-goal lead.
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.
50'
Pauli assuming control
The Kiezkickers have had a lot of possession in this opening phase and are moving the ball around in Cologne's half. The hosts are not really getting into the tackles, but neither are Pauli creating dangerous chances in front of goal.
46'
Back underway!
The ball is rolling again in Cologne. Whilst the hosts remain unchanged, Pauli opt for a half-time alteration, with Dźwigała replacing Wahl in the backline.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 1
Substitution
Half-time: Cologne 0-0 Pauli
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Half-time
42'
The ball is in the net...
...but the goal doesn't count. Kaars slots home into an empty net, but everyone else had already stopped playing as the ball had clearly gone out of play beforehand.
Will the deadlock be broken before the break?
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38'
Strong hands
Vasilj has so far kept a clean sheet for St. Pauli. Against El Mala, the visiting goalkeeper's strong reflexes prevented what was a likely goal.
35'
Goalkeeper Efficiency of Nikola Vasilj
0.8
Saves2
xSaves1.2
31'
Way off
Bülter attempts another shot, but it's well off target and goes several yards wide of the right post.
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.
27'
Nice combination
Fujita plays Kaars free on the right in the penalty area. From the byline, the Dutchman cuts it back to the six-yard box, where Martel wins the header against Irvine, sending it behind for a corner, which Krauß then manages to clear.
25'
Saved by the woodwork
For the seventh time already this season, the woodwork prevented a goal for Pauli. No other team has been so fortunate in this regard this season...
0:28
Should have been the lead!
21'
No danger
This time, Cologne clear the corner without any problems.
20'
Pauli's first conrer
Martel clears a cross from Kaars behind for the visitors' first corner. This is an area where Cologne have been vulnerable this season...
16'
Pauli staying compact
Huseinbašić plays a lovely ball through to Waldschmidt, but the visitors defend it well and ultimately manage to play their way out of the situation.
11'
Hosts dominant in possession
Possession (%)
6634
8'
First big opportunity
A deep ball is played into the path of El Mala. The rising star outpaces everyone, but takes just too heavy a touch, which allows Vasilj to intervene. That had real promise...
5'
No clear chances yet
Cologne are trying to seize control of the game, while their visitors from Hamburg are putting the Billy Goats under pressure early on.
2'
First shot
Waldschmidt gets a shot away from the right side of the six-yard box, which Mets manages to block. It wouldn't have counted anyhow, as the Cologne forward was offside.
1'
And we're off!
The ball is rolling here in the Cathedral City!
Kick-off!
Earning his start
After Luca Waldschmidt has consistently made an impact off the bench in recent matches, the 29-year-old gets to start against St. Pauli. It's his first start since mid-October and only the fourth this season.
More on that Pauli side
Alexander Blessin sends the same starting XI into the match as he did in the cup victory during the week away to Mönchengladbach.
More on that Cologne side
Lukas Kwasniok makes four changes to his team from last week. Van den Berg, Huseinbašić, Krauß and Waldschmidt all start in place of the injured Heintz, as well as Özkacar, Castro-Montes and Jóhannesson, who drop to the bench.
0:22
Watch: St. Pauli pitch inspection
0:47
How the Kiezkicker experienced the World Cup draw!
Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln
Cologne subs
Zieler, Özkacar, Lund, Gazibegović, Maina, Jóhannesson, Castro-Montes, Kainz, Ache
Starting line-up: FC St. Pauli
Pauli subs
Voll, Saliakas, Ritzka, Dźwigała, Ahlstrand, Metcalfe, Ceesay, Sinani, Jones
Alexander Blessin on facing Cologne
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Lukas Kwasniok on facing St. Pauli
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3:04
Watch: El Mala-dona flying for Cologne
Pauli up for the cup
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It ain't over 'til it's over
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5:00
Watch: The best of Saïd El Mala
Previous meeting: Cologne 4-1 St. Pauli
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2:03
Werder Bremen 1-1 Cologne - highlights
2:03
Bayern Munich 3-1 St. Pauli - highlights
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