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Köln Snatch Victory in Regensburg with Last-Minute Goals
Regensburg, Germany – In a thrilling and emotional match, 1.FC Köln secured a narrow away victory against SSV Jahn Regensburg in the first round of the DFB Pokal. The game, played at the Jahnstadion Regensburg, was decided in the final moments with a spectacular comeback from Köln.
Köln largely dominated the match, enjoying 77% of the possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. However, a lack of precision in finishing and the solid defense of Regensburg kept the score at zero for much of the game. L. Maina of Köln received a yellow card in the 30th minute for a tactical foul.
Against all odds, SSV Jahn Regensburg took the lead in the 66th minute thanks to a goal from B. Bauer, who capitalized on an excellent assist from C. Kuhlwetter. The home goal seemed to seal the match, despite Köln’s dominance.
Köln’s response came in added time. E. Martel equalized in the 90th minute with a goal, assisted by R. Ache, sparking euphoria on the visiting bench. Moments later, I. Johannesson, also assisted by R. Ache, scored the winning goal for Köln, completing a heroic comeback.
Regensburg, despite their lower possession (23%), fought hard and had some scoring opportunities, but the Köln defense managed to contain their attacks. The match was hotly contested, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams. Ultimately, Köln took the victory, advancing to the next round of the DFB Pokal after a dramatic finale.
Substitutions 1.fc köln: at minute 68 L. Maina came in and J. Thielmann went out., at minute 69 C. Ozkacar came in and K. Lund went out., at minute 75 J. Kaminski came in and F. Kainz went out., at minute 75 L. Waldschmidt came in and R. Ache went out., at minute 75 M. Bulter came in and S. El Mala went out.
Substitutions ssv jahn regensburg: at minute 75 D. Asante came in and D. Forkel went out., at minute 83 N. Oliveira came in and S. Stolze went out., at minute 90 L. Hermes came in and N. Eichinger went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
SSV Jahn Regensburg
Titulares:
1.FC Köln
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