Highlights
Konrad Oldhafer
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90'
+ 7
Full-time: Jahn Regensburg 0-1 Cologne
Cologne manage to hold on to their narrow lead and secure a scrappy 1-0 victory in Regensburg! On balance, it's a deserved win, as they were clearly the better side for at least 60 minutes. Only in the last half-hour did Regensburg have more possession, but they failed to really create any danger. Three crucial points for Cologne in the race for promotion!
Full-time
90'
+ 5
Cologne battling
Cologne are now sitting very deep and giving their all to convert this narrow lead into victory!
90'
+ 2
Is there still a chance?
Regensburg are now throwing everything forward to try and score the equaliser. It wouldn't be undeserved given their second-half performance.
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
There are six minutes added on. Plenty of time for a last-gasp winner!
88'
Substitution
86'
Harsh tackle from Martel
Bulic drives the ball towards the Cologne penalty area and is then stopped by Martel with a hard tackle. Yellow card!
84'
Improved statistics
Compared to the first half, the home side are now winning the ball back more quickly.
84'
Ball Recovery Time
1st Half
2nd Half
83'
Jahn pushing now!
The home side are going for it now and pushing for the equaliser. They're pinning Köln deep in their own half at this stage!
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
81'
Over the bar!
Hein receives a through ball on the left side of the penalty area and then shoots from about 12 metres out. His shot flies well over the crossbar!
80'
Substitution
78'
Disjointed
In the second half, both teams are producing fragmented play, with frequent fouls also breaking the flow. Nevertheless, the final phase should be exciting, as Cologne are still only leading by one goal!
75'
Kühlwetter misses
The striker is played in on goal and immediately shoots on the turn. However, his shot from a tight angle goes well wide.
73'
Counter-attack stopped!
Huseinbašić commits a tactical foul and rightly sees yellow!
71'
Double substitution for FC
Obuz and Uth are coming on to bolster the attack. Can the pair reignite Köln's offensive play?
71'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
70'
Ball slips through
A free-kick sails into the Cologne penalty area, past friend and foe. In the end, it takes a slight deflection and goes a metre wide of the right post. Corner for Jahn!
65'
Double substitution for Jahn
Ochojski received extended treatment and cannot continue. Kother also makes way. Hottmann and Ouro-Tagba join the action!
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
62'
Impressive stat!
Ljubicic has successfully handled 92% of his twelve pressure situations so far. A very impressive statistic!
62'
Pressure Handling
92%
%
Dejan Ljubicic
12 times under pressure
The Cologne players celebrate
© IMAGO/Sascha Janne
58'
Kother fouls Thielmann
Kother brings down his opponent with a kick to the foot. Yellow card!
56'
If only!
Pröger steals the ball from Paqarada on the right flank. He then has a clear path and drives the ball into the Köln penalty area, but his cross lacks precision and finds not takers. The Cologne defence clears!
52'
Downs!
Paqarada crosses from the left wing centre and finds Downs at the far post. His header wrong-foots Gebhardt but flies centimetres wide of the left post!
50'
Getting back into it
On the bumpy and wet pitch, both teams are finding it difficult to get back into the flow of the game in the second half.
46'
We're back under way!
Both teams return unchanged as Regensburg kick off the second half.
Kick-off!
45'
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Half-time: Regensburg 0-1 Cologne
Cologne are deserved leaders here after the first 45 minutes, playing a strong away game. Considering the missed penalty, the lead could be even bigger. Regensburg are mainly occupied with defending, but they are producing some danger going forward. This promises an exciting second half!
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Downs receives treatment
The substitute striker takes a knock to his ankle in a challenge and receives treatment.
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time begins
There will be three minutes added on.
43'
Deflected!
Regensburg are awarded a free-kick on the left just outside the penalty area after a foul by Martel. Viet takes the shot, but it's deflected by the Cologne wall and flies narrowly past the right post.
40'
How will Regensburg respond?
The home side have had more possession in recent minutes. However, they've lacked cutting edge in attack so far.
36'
Cologne more aggressive
On average, the visitors need almost half as much time to regain possession after losing the ball.
36'
Ball Recovery Time
34'
Terrible luck for Lemperle!
Lemperle seems to have injured himself while scoring. Even during the celebration, he immediately indicated that he would likely need to come off. Downs comes on to replace him.
34'
Substitution
33'
A deserved lead!
Kainz chips the ball in behind the Regensburg defensive line from midfield. Lemperle times his run perfectly and manages to poke the ball past Gebhardt into the left side of the net from about 13 metres out!
Gebhardt saves!
© IMAGO/Davide Elias
29'
Ziegele!
After Regensburg's first corner from the right side, Ziegele gets a completely free header from five metres out! Schwäbe produces a brilliant reflex parry!
27'
Fifth corner for FC
Once again there's danger in the Regensburg penalty area, but this time Cologne can't get a shot off.
24'
Clear situation
Goal attempts
0off target
0on target
5off target
2on target
21'
First Yellow
Heintz prevents a Regensburg counter-attack and receives the first yellow card of the match!
19'
Ljubicic denied by Gebhardt!
During the week, he scored from the spot in the 120th minute to send Cologne into the cup quarter-finals. But today he proves nervy and misses the spot-kick. His low shot towards the left corner is brilliantly saved by Gebhardt!
19'
18'
Handball: penalty for Köln!
During Heintz's header, Pröger's arm is too high and makes contact with the ball. After a VAR check, a penalty is awarded!
18'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
17'
Nearly the lead!
After Cologne's fourth corner from the left, Heintz gets a header from five metres out. The ball bounces on the wet pitch, but Gebhardt manages to clear it off the line in the nick of time!
14'
Cologne players now protesting
Hübers claims he was held back during a corner kick from the left and goes to ground, and the Cologne players raise their arms. However, the referee refuses to blow and allows play to continue.
11'
Regensburg protests!
During Regensburg's first attack, Kother dribbles down the left flank into the penalty area and then falls over Thielmann's outstretched leg. The home side appeal for a penalty, but the referee signals play on!
9'
Cologne dominate opening phase
Cologne have started the match superbly and are pushing the home side firmly onto the back foot!
6'
That was close!
Thielmann throws the ball in from the right and it's flicked on with a header in the penalty area. Lemperle gets to it and volleys a shot just centimetres wide of the right post!
3'
Cologne burst out of the blocks house on fire
In the first three minutes, the visitors have already earned two corners. After the second one, Maina crosses low and hard from the right, but finds no takers in the six-yard box. Köln are pressing!
1'
Kick-off!
Cologne, playing in light blue shirts, kick off against their hosts, who are decked out in white jerseys.
Kick-off!
Two changes for Cologne
Compared to the cup match against Berlin, there are two changes: Pauli (injured) and Finkgräfe drop out of the starting XI, while Kainz and Paqarada make the cut.
Three changes for Regensburg
Bittroff, Geipl and Hottmann are one the bench after starting in the mid-week cup match. Bulic, Viet and Kühlwetter take their places in the starting XI.
Cologne starting XI
Schwäbe - Hübers, Martel, Heintz - Thielmann, Ljubicic, Huseinbašić, Paqarada - Kainz, Maina - Lemperle
Regensburg starting XI
Gebhardt - Wurm, Bulic, Breunig - Viet, Ochojski, Ernst, Hein - Pröger, Kother - Kühlwetter
Gerhard Struber on Jahn Regensburg
"We want to win and we know what we need to do to achieve that. It's about finding the right mentality to master the task. Jahn Regensburg are on the ropes. Nevertheless, we know from experience how dangerous such opponents can be. We need to do everything to take any glimmer of hope away from them. We are responsible for our performance on the pitch and we're all mature enough to know that it's up to us whether we deliver or not."
Andreas Patz on Cologne
"We will play host to one of the best teams in front of what will certainly be another fantastic crowd. Cologne are quick to transition and put a lot of pressure on their opponents. The anticipation is enormous. We want to do everything in our power to try and win this home match."
Cologne's joy, Regensburg's sorrow
© IMAGO/Dennis Ewert/RHR-FOTO
Cologne native at Jahn
Cologne goalkeeper Jonas Urbig was on loan at Jahn in the first half of 2023, playing his first 17 Bundesliga 2 matches for a Regensburg side that was relegated in 2023.
Special cup atmosphere
In the most recent cup encounters, the score was 2-2 after 120 minutes, with Jahn winning 4-3 on penalties on both occasions. Cologne were in the Bundesliga on both occasions, while Regensburg were in the Bundesliga 2.
A closer look at the record
Regensburg have won the last three encounters with Cologne. In May 2019 there was a 5-3 away victory in the Bundesliga 2, and in the DFB cup, Jahn won on penalties in February 2021 (at home in the round of 16) and July 2022 (first round, also at home).
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