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Deutsche Bank Park(59,300 Spectators)

Dr. Florian Exner

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46 %Jakub Kamiński

Jakub Kamiński

0:15

Watch: Kamiński praises Cologne's comeback

0:18

Watch: Burkardt on Frankfurt's performance

Full-time: Frankfurt 2-2 Cologne

A crazy end to the game sees relegation-threatened Cologne pick up a vital point away from home. The game exploded into life in the 66th minute with Burkhart's opener, only for Kalimuendo to double their lead moments later. Cologne refused to lie down, however, as Kamiński and Castro-Montes hit back late in the second-half to seal draw. The visitors are now six points clear of the relegation zone, while Frankfurt remain in 7th place on 39 points.

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Full-time

90'

+ 7

Kamiński goes into the book

The winger complains about a referee's decision and receives a yellow card for his troubles.

90'

+ 6

Yellow card

Jakub Kamiński

90'

+ 4

Frankfurt throw everything forward

It's chaos in the Cologne box, who are just trying to scramble the ball away. In the end, the visitors are awarded a free kick and are able to clear the situation.

90'

+ 1

Seven minutes added on

There is still time for a winner here...

90'

Waldschmidt booked

The forward picks up a yellow card for a late challenge on the Frankfurt goalkeeper.

90'

Yellow card

Luca Waldschmidt

88'

Corner for the hosts

Ebnoutalib rises highest after the corner and heads the ball over the goal.

83'

Cologne are level!

What drama here, and what inspired substitutes from the new Cologne head coach! Lund crosses into the Frankfurt box from the left channel, finding Bülter at the back-post. He then cuts it back into the six-yard box, where Castro-Montes is waiting to nod the ball home. This would be a HUGE point for the visitors.

83'

Alessio Castro-Montes

GOAL!

2:2

Assist:

Alessio Castro-Montes

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.

94 %

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.

2.94 m

82'

El Mala denied!

Maina pushes the ball into the path of El Mala inside the Cologne box. He collects it well, but his powerful shot from a few yards out is straight at Zetterer, and is easily saved by the German stopper.

82'

Substitution

Luca Waldschmidt

82'

Substitution

Alessio Castro-Montes

82'

Substitution

82'

Substitution

82'

Substitution

Younes Ebnoutalib

Jonathan Burkardt

79'

Game simmers down again

After a frantic five-minute period, the match has slowed down into a familiar pattern. Frankfurt are back in possession, probing for a third goal as we enter the final 10 minutes of the match.

75'

Cologne make a switch

Maina is on for Thielmann, who has had a tough game this afternoon up against Kalimuendo.

75'

Substitution

70'

Kamiński hits right back!!

What on earth is going on?! Cologne have one back seconds after Kalimuendo's strike. Kamiński slaloms his way past several Frankfurt defenders and just about keeps his balance inside the box to stroke the ball past Zetterer with his left boot. Game on again!

70'

Jakub Kamiński

GOAL!

2:1

Jakub Kamiński

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.

13 %

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.

81.92 km/h

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.

15.7 m

Hosts double their lead!

It's two goals in two minutes! Amaimouni-Echghouyab can't quite bring the ball under his spell, but Kalimuendo is there to hammer the ball into the corner of the net from 10 metres out. It's a lovely finish from a player in top form.

© IMAGO/Jan Huebner

69'

Arnaud Kalimuendo

GOAL!

2:0

Arnaud Kalimuendo

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.

13 %

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.

92.39 km/h

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.

12.44 m

Frankfurt take the lead!

Burkardt is back in the goals! It all starts with substitute Chaïbi, who drives past Özkacar and gets to the byline. He then cuts the ball back perfectly to Burkardt, who is able to roll the ball into an empty net from six yards. Wonderful work from Chaïbi

© Neil Baynes

67'

Substitution

67'

Substitution

Ísak Jóhannesson

Denis Huseinbašić

66'

Jonathan Burkardt

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:

Jonathan Burkardt

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.

91 %

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.

4.9 m

64'

Thielmann squanders a great opening

Ache cleverly threads a through-ball to Thielmann deep inside the Frankfurt half. He tries to square the ball to El Mala who is unmarked at the edge of the penalty area, but it's easily read by Koch. At the other end of the pitch Amaimouni-Echghouyab's shot from range is easily held by Schwäbe.

63'

Dōan not shying away from the physical battle

Duels won

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8

Ritsu Dōan Tom Krauß

58'

Krauß receives treatment

The Cologne midfielder is involved in a collision with a Frankfurt defender, and seems to be struggling to shake it off. He is back on his feet now, but is still moving a bit gingerly.

56'

Riera makes a double change

The Spaniard has opted to bring on Chaïbi and Amaimouni-Echghouyab 10 minutes into the second-half. Højlund and Knauff make way - with the latter playing on a yellow card.

56'

Substitution

Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab

55'

Substitution

54'

Fairly even start to the half

Cologne are holding their own here, getting forward in numbers whenever the opportunity presents itself. While they still look a bit shaky at the back, the Rhinelanders are certainly a threat on the counter.

51'

Offside denies Cologne

The visitors hit right back with an attack of their own. Kamiński has another effort at goal from just outside the Frankfurt box, but after his shot drifts just wide of the post, the assistant referee raises his flag to signal an offside infringement.

49'

Larsson fires over

A corner comes in from Højlund, which is headed down by Arthur Theate inside the Cologne six-yard box. The ball then drops to Larsson from close-range, who scoops his shot over the crossbar.

48'

Knauff can't find a teammate

Frankfurt have made a bright start to the half, and immediately, Knauff is looking to make things happen. He whips in a cross to the back-post, but can't find the advancing Burkardt.

46'

Second-half gets going

Here we go then - can either side find a winner?

Kick-off!

Half-time: Frankfurt 0-0 Cologne

Both teams have had good openings in front of goal, but we head into the break goalless at Deutsche Bank Park. Kalimuendo has been the biggest threat for the hosts, although he missed their biggest chance of the half after shooting straight at Schwäbe from a tight angle. Cologne's best opportunity to score came from a trademark counter-attack, where Zetterer was equal to Kamiński's close-range shot after a loose first touch. It's set up nicely heading into the second period, as both sides will fancy their chances of nicking this one.

© IMAGO/Jan Huebner

Half-time

45'

Cologne have created better xG so far

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).

Despite being out-played for large periods, the away side have had the better opportunities in front of goal.

xGoals

0

0.7

1.05

0

Goals

43'

Free kick blocked

Burkardt steps up to take a free kick from the edge of the Cologne box in a central position. Kamiński blocks the attempt well, denying Frankfurt a scoring opportunity right before the break.

39'

1v1 chance wasted!

That's a huge let-off for the home side. Out of nowhere, Cologne break away on a counter-attack through El Mala. The winger has Kamiński up with him, whom he passes the ball to for a 1v1 opportunity against Zetterer. However, the Cologne midfielder's touch lets him down, as it allows Zetterer to rush out and save his goal-bound shot. How costly could that prove to be?

35'

Schwäbe denies Kalimuendo!

Frankfurt are able to spring a quick counter after a spell of Cologne possession. Højlund plays Kalimuendo clean through on goal, but his shot from a tight angle is straight at Schwäbe, who got out well to deny him. Cologne are living dangerously here...

31'

Frankfurt are dominating possession

The home side have had plenty of the ball in the first 30 minutes, but have thus far been unable to convert that into a goal.

Passes

249

104

0:29

El Mala from range!

The German Under-21 international picks up the ball just outside the Frankfurt box. He twists and turns away from the Frankfurt defenders before unleashing a fizzing effort that flashes just wide of Zetterer's right post.

Great save from Schwäbe!

Frankfurt are getting closer and closer to an opening goal. Larsson skillfully plays in Knauff down the right channel, who drives into the Cologne box with purpose. He tries to find the far corner of the net, but Schwäbe just about gets a fingertip on the ball, and turns it around the post. Burkardt, meanwhile, is inches away from turning it into the net at the back-post.

© IMAGO/Florian Ulrich

22'

Knauff booked

The Frankfurt man picks up an early yellow card after making a very rash tackle on Lund.

22'

Yellow card

17'

Højlund's shot is blocked!

It all starts with that man Kalimuendo again. Thielmann is struggling up against the Frenchman, who this time is able to pick out Højlund inside the Cologne box with a low cross. His side-footed shot is well blocked, but the warning signs are mounting for the away side.

13'

Kamiński wasteful on the counter

The Polish winger has space to run into with several Frankfurt players caught out high up the pitch. However, Koch is there to expertly sweep up and nullify the danger.

9'

Dōan blazes over the bar

Kalimuendo is causing havoc down the left wing for the home side. He floats another cross into the Cologne box, which is partially punched away by Schwäbe. The ball then falls to Dōan, who balloons his shot over the crossbar. Play is then pulled back by the referee as Burkardt is adjudged to have fouled the goalkeeper.

5'

Lively start from Kalimuendo

The forward beautifully weaves his way past a couple of Cologne defenders to reach the byline. Once there, he drills a ball across the six-yard box, but van den Berg is there to intercept.

Early chance for Cologne

Kamiński cuts inside from the left channel and drives towards the Frankfurt box. He pulls the trigger from the edge of the area, and forces a decent save from Frankfurt stopper Zetterer, who can't cling onto the ball. Luckily for him, Ache is also unable to convert on the rebound.

© IMAGO/Patrick Scheiber

1'

We're underway!

Frankfurt get the game going in their all-white strip, while Cologne are in all-black.

Kick-off!

Knauff returns

The winger starts in the Bundesliga for the first time in almost three months - and for the very first time under Riera.

© IMAGO/Noah Wedel

0:08

Watch: Cologne players warm up pre-match

More on that Cologne side

Compared to the side that drew 3-3 with Mönchengladbach, new head coach Wagner makes four changes to the starting lineup, as Huseinbašić, Sebulonsen, Krauß, and Thielmann all come in. Jóhannesson and Maina (bench), Martel (suspended), and Neumann (not in the squad) are dropped.

© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze

More on that Frankfurt side

Riera makes three chances to the side that lost in Mainz last time out, as Koch, Højlund and Knauff replace Collins (ankle), Chaïbi (bench) and Bahoya (thigh) in the starting XI.

© IMAGO/Jürgen Kessler

Cologne subs

Zieler, Heintz, Waldschmidt, Kainz, Castro-Montes, Jóhannesson, Chávez, Bülter, Maina.

Frankfurt subs

Grahl, Chaïbi, Ebnoutalib, Skhiri, Chandler, Götze, Amaimouni, Arrhov, Uzun.

Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln

Starting line-up: Eintracht Frankfurt

0:10

Watch: The stage is set in Frankfurt

Table talk

Frankfurt currently sit 7th in the Bundesliga table, one point ahead of Freiburg in 8th. Win today, and they could close the gap on 6th placed Leverkusen to eight points. Cologne, by contrast, are just five points above Wolfsburg, who are in the relegation zone alongside rock-bottom Heidenheim.

René Wagner on facing Frankfurt

"The lads have performed well in games, so we've tried to continue what we've been doing well and improve the two or three areas we'd like to change. They are only little things - it's not as though we need wholesale changes. We have a tight group, all the lads are there for each other."

© IMAGO/Jan Huebner

Albert Riera on facing Cologne

"We'll try once more to surprise our opponents in new ways. They will not make things easy for us, so we have to create more space. We played with two strikers in the second half against Mainz, so that's an option for us. I have three different options in mind for our attack."

© IMAGO/Jürgen Kessler

Kalimuendo on learning from Mbappé

Having come through the youth ranks at Paris Saint-Germain, 'Kali', as he is known to his teammates, rubbed shoulders with some big-name players in the French capital - and current Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé left a big impression: "He was an inspiration. Naturally, when you have the chance to be around that kind of player, you have to be capable of taking a step back and telling yourself that you have to analyse their every move. And what I retained a lot from Kylian is his finishing ability. In front of goal, for me he is the best in the world today. He's someone who is very rarely wrong in his decisions. Especially with his speed of execution too."

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Kalimuendo: 'I'm a true number 9'

Speaking in an interview with the Bundesliga prior to Matchday 28, Arnaud Kalimuendo was asked about his playing style at Frankfurt: "I think I'm a true number 9. I think I'm a number 9 in my style. I try to be as complete as possible. I know that I still have a lot of things to smooth out, a lot of things to work on, because I'm still far from where I want to be. I always try to think about the team, whether offensively or defensively."

© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Gawlik

0:44

Watch: Mario Götze on his Frankfurt contract extension

The 2014 World Cup winner outlines the reasons behind his decision to stay with the Eagles until 2028.

4:56

Watch: The best of Brown

Check out just why Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is such a fan of the Eintracht left-back.

Brown impresses for Germany

Nathaniel Brown started and played an hour of Germany's win over Ghana on Monday night, furthering his chances of a spot in their World Cup squad with a brilliant performance.

© IMAGO/Herbertz / Nico Herbertz

Frankfurt seek return to Europe

The seventh-placed Eagles suffered only their second defeat under Albert Riera on Matchday 27. The Spaniard's side have not yet given up hope of a return to Europe next season but are still eight points adrift of Bayer Leverkusen in sixth.

© IMAGO/Gerhard Schultheiß

All change in Cologne

René Wagner's main priority will be arresting the Billy Goats' seven-game run without a victory, leaving them just two points above the bottom three with seven rounds of fixtures left to play. Ending that barren streak at European hopefuls Eintracht will be easier said than done.

© IMAGO/Jan Huebner

2:03

Last time out: Mainz 2-1 Frankfurt

Albert Riera's side missed the chance to close the gap on the top six, surrendering a one-goal lead in a narrow defeat at the MEWA Arena.

2:03

Last time out: Cologne 3-3 Gladbach

Eric Martel scored a late equaliser - and was then sent off - as Cologne held regional rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach to a pulsating draw in Lukas Kwasniok's final game in charge of the Billy Goats.

2:03

Previous meeting: Cologne 3-4 Frankfurt

Jonathan Burkardt scored twice as the Eagles edged an enthralling, topsy-turvy game at the RheinEnergieStadion to stretch their unbeaten run to five matches against the promoted Billy Goats on Matchday 11.

1:32

Watch: Wagner on being named Cologne's caretaker coach

1:23

Watch: Cologne sporting director Thomas Kessler discusses Kwasniok dismissal

New face in the dugout

Following Cologne's 3-3 draw with Gladbach on Matchday 27, Lukas Kwasniok (pictured, l.) was relieved of his duties as head coach, with the Billy Goats hovering just two points above the relegation zone. His assistant, René Wagner (pictured, r.) has taken over the first-team reins in an interim capacity.

© IMAGO/Jan Huebner

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