KOE Cologne Cologne - SVW Bremen Werder Bremen
- M. Backhaus 90' +7'
- 76' R. Schmid
- R. Ache 65'
- 24' M. Friedl
- S. El Mala 7'
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0:15
Full-time: Cologne 3-1 Bremen
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Full-time
Cologne wrap up the three points!
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90'
+ 4
Backhaus against the world
For the second time in as many minutes, Backhaus comes to his side's rescue. Martel works space for a shot inside the Bremen box, but the keeper saves with his chest from point-blank range.
90'
+ 3
Backhaus does it again!
Bülter is baring down on the Bremen keeper, but he makes another big stop with his legs to keep the away side in the game. What a game the German Under-21 international is having today.
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Bremen have an extra seven minutes to try and score an equaliser....
90'
+ 1
89'
What a save!
Maina plays Waldschmidt in behind the Bremen backline. He looks certain to score, but Backhaus gets a strong hand to the shot and turns the ball away for a corner.
87'
Half-chance for Musah
A cross from the left side finds the young Bremen forward inside the six-yard box. However, he can't sort his feet out in time, and the Cologne defenders are able to scramble the ball away in the nick of time.
86'
Substitution
85'
Another yellow for the hosts
Simpson-Pusey arrives late to challenge Lynen and is booked.
84'
Substitution
82'
Kamiński's acrobatics
Bülter has space to cross on the right, but Coulibaly clears the ball for a corner. Kamiński then attempts an acrobatic volley at the far post, but it goes just wide.
79'
Substitution
78'
Waldschmidt rattles the crossbar!
The German almost scores a worldie moments after coming onto the pitch. He cuts inside from the right channel, unleashing a brilliant long-range effort. Backhaus is well beaten, but fortunately for the Bremen stopper, the ball strikes the bar and goes just over.
76'
Bremen pull one back!
Following a VAR review, the referee awards a penalty to Bremen after a late tackle from Ache on Deman in his own box. Schmid takes the resulting spot-kick, finding the left corner of the net beautifully. Game on!
76'
Substitution
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.
72'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
71'
Ache booked
He makes a rash challenge on Schmid in the middle of the pitch and picks up a yellow card.
69'
Double Cologne change
Wagner has opted to bring on Bülter and Maina for the final 20 minutes or so. Goalscorer El Mala, who was cramping up earlier, makes way.
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
Ache scores!!
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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.
62'
Over from Ache
The ball drops to the Cologne forward from around six-yards out. He has to take his shot early, and as such, blazes it over the crossbar.
59'
El Mala goes down
The Cologne winger looks to be in a bit of pain. Thankfully for the home faithful, he appears to be suffering from cramp rather than something more serious.
56'
Cologne back on top
Bremen are notably more organised so far this half, but it's the hosts who are enjoying the lion's share of the ball.
52'
Schwäbe to the rescue
Thielmann clears the ball ahead of Deman, sending it out for a corner. Schmid delivers it, but Martel initially clears the ball away. Lynen then fires a half-volley from outside the box, but Schwäbe makes a spectacular save!
48'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
0:19
Cologne score...or do they?
46'
Bremen are down...but not out
Before the game, Werder were calculated to have a 32% chance of winning, which has now slipped to 3%. But who knows what can happen this half...
46'
Second half gets going
Can Bremen still get something from this game?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Changes from both sides at the break
Cologne replace Lund with Castro-Montes, while Coulibaly and Musah are on for Bremen.
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Substitution
45'
+ 5
Substitution
Half-time: Cologne 1-0 Bremen
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Half-time
45'
+ 3
Fine stop from Backhaus!
Ache tries his luck from around 20 yards out. However, his shot at goal takes a big deflection off Deman (who else), and heads for the corner of the net. Backhaus does brilliantly well to get across and make the save.
45'
+ 2
Ache inches away!
A short corner rountine finds Jóhannesson in a pocket of space inside the Bremen six-yard box. He flashes a shot across the face of the goal, but Ache can't quite get his studs on the ball. Cologne are knocking on the door again...
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time
There will be a minimum of four minutes added on.
43'
El Mala tests Backhaus
Martel sends the winger away, who chops inside and shoots from the edge of the Bremen box. Backhaus then pushes his shot straight into the path of Kamiński, whose rebounded effort at goal is rather more tame and easily held by the keeper.
40'
Njinmah isolated up front
The Bremen forward is feeding off scraps at the minute, unable to get into the game. Grüll, his strike-partner, is having to drop deeper and deeper to support his teammates after Friedl's dismissal.
38'
It's been a very one-sided affair 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).
xGoals
1
1.54
0.09
0
Goals
35'
Free kick in a dangerous position
It's been an eventful first 30 minutes for Bremen's Deman, who gives away a free kick with his hand this time. It's whipped in by Jóhannesson from wide right, but Özkacar's header at the back post is well blocked.
31'
Cologne want another penalty...
Ache gets into a duel with Deman, who slightly extends his elbow during a cross. This time, the referee waves away Cologne's protests.
28'
Last ditch defending
Cologne are looking to make their man-advantage count. A cross comes into the Bremen box towards Ache, but Pieper does very well to get there first.
0:26
Friedl is sent off!
25'
SituationRed card
ReviewFoul?
DecisionRed card
21'
Brilliant block!
Thielmann races away on the counter-attack and gets ready to pull the trigger from the left side of the Bremen box. However, Deman - the man who gave away the Cologne penalty - rushes across to block his effort superbly. That's one way to redeem yourself...
17'
Bittencourt misfires
Bremen's pressing forces Sebulonsen into an error in a dangerous position. Bittencourt collects the loose ball just ouside the Cologne box, but his lobbed effort goes well wide.
14'
Not too far away from Grüll
The visitors finally create a chance after Cologne's early domination. A Bremen corner comes out to Grüll on the edge of the box, who shoots just wide of Schwäbe's left post.
11'
Backhaus error!
The Bremen goalkeeper strikes the ball straight at Ache while trying to clear his lines. It hits the Cologne forward from close range but, fortunately for Backhaus, rolls away harmlessly for a goal kick.
El Mala scores!
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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.
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.
0:12
Penalty Cologne!
6'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
3'
Cologne enjoying possession
The home side have dominated the ball in the early stages.
1'
We're underway!
Here we go then. Cologne are in their familiar red and white home kit, while Bremen are in their changed dark green away strip.
Kick-off!
Table talk
Bremen and Cologne are separated by a single point in the Bundesliga table, in 14th and 15th place, respectively. Cologne are just two points above St. Pauli, who occupy the relegation play-off spot.
Speed kings
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More on that Bremen side
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More on that Cologne side
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Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln
Formation:3-3-2-2
Cologne subs
Zieler, Krauß, Waldschmidt, Huseinbašić, Castro-Montes, Chávez, Bülter, Van den Berg, Maina.
Starting line-up: SV Werder Bremen
Formation:4-4-2 Double-6
Bremen subs
Kolke, Stark, Mbangula, Milošević, Schmidt, Čović, Musah, Coulibaly, Schmetgens.
René Wagner on facing Bremen
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Daniel Thioune on facing Cologne
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Due a win
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2:47
Watch: Six-pointer in Cologne
Fine Thioune-ing
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Improving fortunes
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Not over till it's over
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2:03
Watch: Bremen 1-1 Cologne - previous meeting
2:03
Watch: Frankfurt 2-2 Cologne - highlights
2:03
Watch: Bremen 1-2 Leipzig - highlights
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