English:
1. FC Köln defeated SV Darmstadt 98 by a score of 2-1 in a thrilling match at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne. The game, part of the 26th round of the 2. Bundesliga, was marked by the expulsion of Darmstadt’s Florian Hornby.
Thielmann put the home side ahead in the first minute with an open-play goal. Hornby equalized from the penalty spot in the 25th minute. The second half was eventful. Hornby received two yellow cards and was sent off in the 66th minute. Köln’s Ljubicic also received a yellow card later. Waldschmidt sealed the victory for Köln with another penalty in the 79th minute.
Despite being a man down, Darmstadt showed fight and created chances, but Köln dominated possession (61%) and generated more scoring opportunities (20 shots to 9). Köln’s victory was based on their superior playmaking and effectiveness from set pieces.
Substitutions 1.fc köln: at minute 46 I. Rondic came in and M. Olesen went out., at minute 46 D. Huseinbasic came in and S. Tigges went out., at minute 46 D. Ljubicic came in and F. Kainz went out., at minute 69 T. Lemperle came in and J. Gazibegovic went out., at minute 87 M. Uth came in and L. Waldschmidt went out.
Substitutions sv darmstadt 98: at minute 63 J. Boetius came in and L. Marseiler went out., at minute 80 M. Maglica came in and A. Muller went out., at minute 86 F. Lakenmacher came in and S. Lopez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
1.FC Köln
SV Darmstadt 98
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