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Borussia Mönchengladbach Secures Thrilling Home Victory Over 1.FC Köln
Monchengladbach, Germany – In a vibrant match held at Borussia-Park, Borussia Mönchengladbach emerged victorious against 1.FC Köln in a game full of twists and turns. Despite Köln’s dominant ball possession (64%), Borussia Mönchengladbach capitalized on their opportunities and scored key goals.
The match started intensely, reflected in the early yellow cards for R. Reitz of Borussia Mönchengladbach and D. Huseinbasic of 1.FC Köln. Just before halftime, H. Tabakovic missed a penalty but immediately redeemed himself with a goal, followed by another goal from P. Sander, putting Borussia Mönchengladbach in the lead.
In the second half, K. Diks extended the lead with a converted penalty. H. Tabakovic added his second goal of the match, consolidating the home side’s advantage. 1.FC Köln reduced the deficit late in the game with a penalty converted by L. Waldschmidt, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. The match was also marked by yellow cards for R. Ache, K. Diks, and S. Sebulonsen.
Statistically, 1.FC Köln dominated ball possession with 64%, compared to Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 36%. However, Borussia Mönchengladbach showed greater effectiveness in front of the goal, with 9 shots (4 on target) compared to Köln’s 15 shots (5 on target).
Substitutions 1.fc köln: at minute 46 F. Kainz came in and R. Ache went out., at minute 46 S. El Mala came in and S. Sebulonsen went out., at minute 68 K. Lund came in and L. Maina went out., at minute 68 C. Ozkacar came in and L. Waldschmidt went out., at minute 80 I. Johannesson came in and A. Castro-Montes went out.
Substitutions borussia mönchengladbach: at minute 63 P. Sander came in and M. Friedrich went out., at minute 75 F. Neuhaus came in and G. Reyna went out., at minute 76 F. Honorat came in and S. Machino went out., at minute 90 R. Reitz came in and O. Fraulo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1.FC Köln
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