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Round 1

FWK Würzburg Kickers Würzburg Kickers - KOE Cologne Cologne

AKON ARENA
Martin Petersen

Full-time: Würzburger Kickers 1-2 Cologne

That was a hard-fought battle in Würzburg! Thankfully for the Bundesliga side, Jóhannesson's neatly taken brace was enough to turn the game on its head and send Cologne through to the second round.
End of second half
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Post!

Muteba meets a cross from the left flank on the volley with the inside of his foot, but his cleanly struck effort hits the left post!
90'
+ 1

Four minutes of added time

Only a few moments separate Cologne from the second round of the cup. Würzburg are now trying their luck with long balls, but they are struggling to pose a threat.
87'

Not long remaining

Cologne have turned the game around and are now very close to the second round. A major final offensive from the Kickers has yet to materialise, but the last few minutes will certainly be intense once more.

Cologne have turned it around!

And Jóhannesson has his brace! Substituted Maina plays the ball to the Icelander on the right side of the penalty area, from where he produces a magnificent curling shot into the far corner, which goes in off the inside of the post!
77'
Ísak Jóhannesson
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.
6 %
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.
90.05 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.
19.23 m
75'

Fresh attacking options

Cologne manager Wagner brings on two new forwards in Maina and new signing Dallinga. Can the two of them seal the victory?
69'

Cologne want more

The Bundesliga side look full of life now, while Würzburg are running out of steam. Can the visitors press their advantage?
65'

Jóhannesson again - flag up

Castro-Montes plays the ball through to the Icelander in the penalty area, who finishes on the spin. However, he was offside, and the goal is disallowed.

Cologne level!

Jóhannesson grabs a crucial equaliser! Bülter drives down the left side of the penalty area and gets to the byline where he crosses. Ache then knocks it back down to the Icelander, who slots the ball into the corner.
62'
Ísak Jóhannesson
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.
21 %
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.
9.81 m

Can El Mala produce some magic?

So far, Cologne's young star has not been a factor. Can he still make an impact here?
54'

More of the same

Cologne look somewhat more purposeful after the break, but continue to struggle in the final third. Würzburg are growing in confidence and believe more and more in a major cup upset, defending with great conviction.
46'

The ball is rolling again!

Without any substitutions, both teams are back on the pitch, and Cologne kick off.
Kick-off!

Half-time: Würzburger Kickers 1-0 Cologne

Cologne started better, and it looked as though the favourites would prevail here today. However, as the opening goal simply refused to come, Würzburg grew bolder and pushed further forward. Abrangao then managed to score the opener from a cross from the right flank, a lead which has held until the half-time whistle. More to come shortly!
Half-time
45'
+ 1

Another chance

Bülter makes a run in behind and receives a great through ball, but the angle is very tight, and his attempt ultimately goes over the bar.
41'

Struggling for chances

Cologne's play is lacking pace and drive. Würzburg are sitting deep and defending with passion.
30'

Almost the equaliser

El Mala breaks through on the left side of the penalty area and gets all the way to the byline before cutting the ball back, but Bülter is off balance and fires his shot over the bar.

How will Köln respond?

El Mala and co. are behind early on here.

Unbelievable! The Kickers take the lead!

Eberle whips in a cross from the right half-space, and Cologne fail to clear. The ball then bounces off Abrangao, who then gets to the looping ball to poke over the line from close range.
18'
David Abrangao
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.
3 %
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.
6.43 m
12'

Cologne piling on the pressure

The Bundesliga side are now playing a very dominant game, pushing Würzburg deep into their own half. Crosses are sailing into the Kickers' penalty area almost every minute. However, the scoreline still reads 0-0.
8'

First big chance!

Ache rises high in the air inside the penalty area to meet a cross from the right and heads the ball towards the bottom left corner, but Rajkovačić is alert to the danger and claws the ball away.
1'

Kick-off!

The ball is rolling in the Würzburger Flyeralarm Arena. The Kickers are wearing red kits, while the Bundesliga side from the cathedral city are wearing white.
Kick-off!

Will the favourite prevail?

The Bundesliga side from Cologne starts with rising star El Mala from the off. Can the Billy Goat's new number ten fire his side past the third-division side and into the next round? Würzburg have already played two league matches, so the team is already well drilled.

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