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Hard-Fought Draw Between 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg in Cologne
Cologne, Germany – A tight match at the RheinEnergieSTADION ended in a draw after a game full of intensity and cards. 1. FC Köln dominated possession with 56%, attempting to break down FC Augsburg’s solid defense. However, the visitors managed to take the lead in the 54th minute thanks to a penalty converted by F. Rieder.
FC Augsburg, despite having less possession (44%), managed to generate a similar number of scoring opportunities, with 9 total shots compared to Köln’s 8. The match was interrupted by numerous fouls, 9 committed by Augsburg and 8 by Köln, resulting in several yellow cards for both teams.
In the second half, 1. FC Köln intensified their attack and finally found the equalizer in the 76th minute with a goal from S. El Mala, assisted by M. Bulter. Despite a final push from both teams, the score remained unchanged, resulting in a draw that reflected the parity seen on the pitch. Referee Timo Gerach had a busy afternoon managing the action.
Substitutions fc augsburg: at minute 46 E. Saad came in and A. Claude-Maurice went out., at minute 77 M. Komur came in and P. Tietz went out., at minute 85 F. Rieder came in and S. Essende went out., at minute 85 N. Banks came in and C. Zesiger went out., at minute 90 A. Kade came in and M. Wolf went out.
Substitutions 1.fc köln: at minute 59 L. Waldschmidt came in and M. Bulter went out., at minute 59 D. Heintz came in and S. El Mala went out., at minute 74 S. Sebulonsen came in and D. Huseinbasic went out., at minute 74 K. Lund came in and R. Ache went out., at minute 74 J. Thielmann came in and F. Kainz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
1.FC Köln
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FC Augsburg
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