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Paderborn Stuns Viktoria Köln at Sportpark Höhenberg
SC Paderborn 07 defeated FC Viktoria Köln with a score of 3-1 in a match held at Sportpark Höhenberg in Köln. The game, part of the first round of the DFB Pokal, was characterized by Paderborn’s early effectiveness. A. Grimaldi emerged as the key player, scoring two early goals in the 5th and 8th minutes, the second assisted by F. Bilbija. Paderborn’s lead was extended in the 36th minute thanks to a penalty converted by F. Bilbija.
After the break, Viktoria Köln attempted a comeback and managed to reduce the deficit in the 59th minute with a goal from D. Otto, assisted by J. Sticker. However, the reaction was not enough to overturn the score. The match was marked by high intensity and numerous fouls, reflected in the five yellow cards shown (three for Paderborn and two for Viktoria Köln). Despite having greater ball possession (58% compared to Paderborn’s 42%), Viktoria Köln failed to capitalize on their territorial dominance on the scoreboard. Paderborn, with 42% possession, was more direct and effective in front of goal.
Substitutions fc viktoria köln: at minute 46 L. M. Wolf came in and T. Kloss went out., at minute 46 F. Engelhardt came in and L. Munst went out., at minute 46 R. Velasco came in and Y. Tonye went out., at minute 78 S. Handle came in and L. Popp went out., at minute 87 T. Eisenhuth came in and B. Zank went out.
Substitutions sc paderborn 07: at minute 61 N. Batzner came in and M. Baur went out., at minute 61 A. Grimaldi came in and S. Marino went out., at minute 61 C. Brackelmann came in and T. Scheller went out., at minute 61 S. Klaas came in and M. Hansen went out., at minute 85 L. Engelns came in and S. Castaneda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Viktoria Köln
Titulares:
SC Paderborn 07
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