KOE Köln 1. FC Köln - M05 Mainz 1. FSV Mainz 05

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Watch: Ache on a 'perfect day'

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Watch: Da Costa laments Mainz's lack of 'focus'

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Full-time: Cologne 2-1 Mainz

Lukas Kwasniok's second-half substitutions prove decisive as Ache's brace seals a come-from-behind victory for the Billy Goats over Mainz, ending their long run without a win in dramatic late fashion, whilst also handing Mainz their first defeat under Urs Fischer in the process.
Full-time
0:16
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Golden chance for El Mala

What an opportunity to kill this game off! Waldschmidt releases El Mala with a beautiful backheel. The youngster is one-on-one with Batz, but can't convert the finish. The rebound falls back to El Mala, but he rushes the attempt and sends it wide.
90'
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Stoppage time

Five additional minutes have been indicated. Is there another twist in the tale here..?
90'

Double change

Urs Fischer makes his final substitutions of the afternoon, introducing Moreno Fell and Nordin in the closing stages here.
90'

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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Ache completes turnaound!

It's the substitute's second of the afternoon which puts Cologne in front! Waldschmidt delivers a corner from the right. Bülter flicks it on from the near post. The ball seems goal-bound but Potulski pulls off a diving header to try and clear it. The Mainz defender can only guide it onto the post, but Ache, who had stayed with him, heads in the rebound off the woodwork from very close range. 2-1 Cologne!
85'

Ragnar Ache

GOAL!

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Ragnar Ache
Goal probability
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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.
24 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
3.56 m
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Thielmann introduced

Kwasniok makes his final change of the afternoon as he introduces Thielmann for Castro-Montes.
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Breaks for Sieb

Nebel slips Sieb through on the right side of the Cologne box. The angle is tight, but Sieb shoots, forcing Schwäbe to parry from the near post.
78'

Punched away

Castro-Montes delivers a corner from the left, but it's too close to Batz, who punches it clear.
75'

Changes on both sides

As the game enters its final phase, both managers elect to roll the substitute dice. Waldschmidt comes on for Cologne, whilst Maloney and Bøving are introduced for Mainz.
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A flurry of cards

A disagreement between El Mala and Batz boils over and the referee dishes out four yellow cards in the aftermath.
71'

A tale of two halves

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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).
Cologne were second best in the first half, struggling to test Batz between the Mainz sticks. Since the restart, however, they have offered much more going forward, as reflected in the xG values.
xGoals
1
1.33
0.86
1
Goals
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Stings the palms of Batz

Bülter has another effort from outside the box, and this one reaches the Mainz goal. Batz gets a strong hand behind it to beat it away, however.
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Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
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9.3 s
15.4 s
68'

Bülter's shot blocked

Ache is really having something to say here this afternoon. This time, the substitute does well before teeing up Bülter on the edge of the box, whose effort back across goal is blocked.
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Fraction wide!

A cross from the right is brought down superbly by Ache, who follows it up with a venomous half-volley, which could not have been much closer to putting the hosts ahead, but fizzes wide of the right post.
63'

Tietz hits one

The former Augsburg man shoots from outside the Cologne box. It's lacking in power but takes a deflection off Simspon-Pusey, which slightly wrongfoots Schwäbe. Nevertheless, the Cologne keeper readjusts well to claim the attempt.
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Widmer booked

The Mainz captain sees yellow for clipping the heels of Kamiński.
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First Mainz change

Just after the hour-mark, Sieb is brought on to replace debutant Silas.
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Ache levels it!

The substitute is the one to breach the Mainz defence. Castro-Montes curls a left-footed cross into the box from the right flank, which Ache attacks with his head, guiding it past Batz for parity.
57'

Ragnar Ache

GOAL!

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Goal probability
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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.
42 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
6.11 m
56'

Flashed over

El Mala does well down the left flank to win a corner for his side. Castro-Montes takes, finding Sebulonsen at the far post, whose header sends the ball straight up in the air. Ache wins the second ball, nodding it down for Bülter, who hits an ferocious effort on the volley, which just whistles over the bar.
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Flicked on by Ache

Sebulonsen delivers a long throw into the box, which Ache wins at the near post. However, his flick-on lands straight into the gloves of Batz.
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Contrasting fortunes

Whilst Cologne have had the superior quantity of attempts, Mainz have been the far more accurate of the sides, which is reflected in the scoreline.
Goal attempts
6off target
2on target
1off target
5on target
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Bülter hits one

Castro-Montes threads a ball in behind for Bülter to chase. The forward bursts into the Mainz box before letting a shot fly, but his low effort is pounced upon by Batz.
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Back underway!

Mainz kick the second half off here. There are changes aplenty for Cologne, as Lukas Kwasniok elects for a triple alteration, introducing Lund, Ache and Krauß for Özkacar, Jóhannesson and Martel as the Billy Goats chase a one-goal deficit.
Kick-off!
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Substitution

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Collector's item

Bell's opener was the Mainz defender's first Bundesliga goal since May 2022.
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Half-time: Cologne 0-1 Mainz

Bell's rocket remains the difference at the break as Mainz head into the dressing rooms one goal to the good over Cologne. It's no less than the 05ers deserve, with Potulski having hit the woodwork prior to the opener, and failing to double their lead minutes later through Silas. Lukas Kwasniok will need much more from his side in the second half if they're to end their run of eight Bundesliga games without a win.
Half-time
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Speculative

Nebel's outswinging corner from the right is headed clear by Cologne as far as Da Costa, who strikes it first time from nearly 40 yards. His effort is well struck, but Schwäbe gets behind the ball to make the save.
44'

Just wide

Castro-Montes crosses from the right, finding Bülter at the far post, whose header is just high and wide of the mark.
43'

Lee booked

The Mainz man has his name taken following a late challenge on Martel.
43'

Runs out of space

Mainz counterattack quickly, with Silas slipping it left to the overlapping Widmer on the edge of the Cologne box. However, the Swiss international just runs out of space before he can cut it back from the byline and Cologne are awarded a goal-kick.
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Off the line!

Schwäbe has to come off his line to head clear a ball over the top to Nebel. His header lands at the feet of Silas, who attempts a chip from distance, but Jóhannesson is back to clear the attempt off the line!
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Silas clean through

Mainz win the ball back in the midfield and instantly look to counter. Silas is played in behind the Cologne backline by Tietz, but loses out in the one-on-one with Schwäbe. What a chance that was for Mainz to double their advantage!
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Can't reach it

Castro-Montes curls a delightful ball in behind the Mainz backline for Bülter, but the Cologne forward can't make contact with the cross and Batz gathers it.
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Bell smashes Mainz in front!

The veteran Mainz defender has broken the deadlock here! Da Costa finds him with a low cross from the right. Bell makes space for a shot with his first touch, before blasting the ball past Schwäbe and in off the crossbar. He hasn't struck many sweeter than that in his time.
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Stefan Bell

GOAL!

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Stefan Bell
Goal probability
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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.
8 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
14.43 m
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Maina shoots

Cologne's No.37 makes some space for himself on the right, just outside the Mainz box. He elects to shoot, but his effort lacks power and is too close to Batz, who claims it comfortably.
25'

Kamiński thwarted

Some good play from Cologne releases Kamiński through the middle. The Pole pulls the trigger from the left side of the box, but his effort is blocked by fellow countryman Potulski and goes behind for a corner.
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Tight encounter

Whilst Cologne have largely dictated play, it's Mainz who have come the closest of either side to taking the lead.
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In by Castro-Montes

The Cologne man delivers two consecutive corners from the left. The first finds the head of Özkacar at the near post, taking a deflection on its way behind. The second is delivered to the near post again, but this time Mainz win the aerial duel and clear.
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Off the post!

Nebel delivers the free-kick. Cologne win the initial header, but Mainz pounce on the second ball, working it to the right flank. Sano cuts it back to Widmer, who flicks it on to Potulski. The young defender stabs at the ball at the six-yard box, guiding it onto the near post before Schwäbe pounces on the rebound.
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First booking

Martel is the first player to have his name taken for a late challenge on Sano.
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Twisting and turning

El Mala beats his marker and goes on one of his trademark mazy runs before getting to the byline. However, he slices the subsequent cross, sending it behind for a Mainz goal-kick.
16'

Cologne assuming control

Whilst either side are yet to fashion any clear-cut opportunities, it's the hosts who are asserting themselves on proceedings in the opening phase here.
Possession (%)
6238
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First time

Bülter launches a high cross from the right towards the far post. Da Costa manages to get a flick on it to try and get it away, but it lands at the feet of El Mala, who strikes on his first time of asking, his effort flashing just wide of the near post. Cologne are getting closer here...
10'

High and wide

Kamiński cuts in off the left flank before wriggling free of Kohr and getting a shot away, however his effort is well off target.
7'

Long throw

Sebulonsen launches the ball into the Mainz box from the right. A teammate tries to flick it on at the near post, but Mainz win the header and get it clear.
6'

Into orbit

A long ball over the top is taken down by El Mala, who then takes a snap shot on the half-volley. However, he gets right underneath it, blasting it high into the stands.
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Schwäbe given catching practice

Nebel manages to steer an attempt goalwards following a cross from out wide, but his effort has little power behind it and doesn't trouble Cologne's captain.
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And we're off!

It's hosts Cologne who get the ball rolling here in the Cathedral City.
Kick-off!
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More on those teams

Cologne have four fresh faces in today's starting XI, having been beaten by Bayern last time out. In come Bülter, Castro-Montes, Martel and Jóhannesson for Ache, Lund, Krauß, and Thielmann. Mainz, meanwhile, make three changes as Silas Katompa Mvumpa makes his Mainz debut, Potulski returns to the defence, and Nebel is back in midfield. That means that the visitors will be without starman Amiri, who misses out through illness.

Cologne subs

Zieler, Van den Berg, Lund, Thielmann, Kainz, Krauß, Schenten, Ache, Waldschmidt

Mainz subs

Rieß, Leitsch, Nordin, Maloney, Kawasaki, Sieb, Bøving, Moreno Fell, Bobzien
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Lukas Kwasniok on facing Mainz

"The task against Mainz is obviously completely different [to the one against Bayern]. Since Urs Fischer took over the team, the style is clear: a solid defence, lots of physicality, good transition play – and they'll stick to that tomorrow. I'm very sure of it."
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Urs Fischer on facing Cologne

"It's going to be a tight and uncomfortable one, right up to the final whistle. We can't start to let up now, and we want to go one step further against Cologne."
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Cologne looking to climb

Cologne dropped to 12th in the table after their midweek defeat to Bayern - their lowest position so far this season.
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Mean Mainz

Only Bayern and Dortmund have a longer unbeaten run than Mainz's current run of four matches.
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Fine record for Fischer

Mainz coach Urs Firscher is yet to lose against Cologne in ten competitive meetings against them in his Union Berlin days.
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Head-to-head

Mainz are unbeaten in five matches against Cologne, with the Billy Goats' last win against the Zerofivers coming in 2022. It should be a tight affair if recent meetings are anything to go by - their have only been five strikes in the last four match-ups.
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Watch: Mainz 0-1 Cologne - previous meeting

Marius Bülter's 90th-minute winner got Cologne's Bundesliga campaign off to a winning start in the return fixture. Mainz, meanwhile, have scored just once in their last three matches against Lukas Kwasniok's side.
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Watch: Cologne 1-3 Bayern Munich - highlights

Linton Maina fired Cologne into the lead, but the Billy Goats were unable to keep the Bundesliga leaders at bay as their winless streak stretches to eight games.
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Watch: Mainz 2-1 Heidenheim - highlights

Mainz moved out of the automatic drop zone after winning their relegation six-pointer against Heidenheim.

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