Highlights
B. Brand
90'
+ 6
Conclusion
A crazy goal spectacle in Cologne ends without a winner. Primarily to the chagrin of the home side, who let KSC back into the game after a dream start and a quick 3-0 lead, and now have to live with the 4-4 draw. Man of the match is Marvin Wanitzek, who scores a hat-trick for the first time in his 172nd second-division appearance.
Full-time
90'
+ 5
A cramp
A Karlsruhe player is down on the ground, the clock continues to tick down.
90'
+ 1
Will anything else happen?
At the moment, it doesn't look like it. We're already in stoppage time.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Misunderstanding
KSC play promisingly down the right flank. However, Burnić and Jensen ultimately fail to agree on a one-two in the penalty area and squander possession.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
83'
Brief treatment break
Jensen - the scorer of the interim 4-3 - is lying on the ground and briefly needs the support of the team doctors. However, it appears he can continue playing.
79'
Köln on the front foot
The Effzeh have more of the game in this phase, but currently can't convert their territorial advantage into further scoring opportunities. KSC would apparently be satisfied with a point here - at least that's how it seems at the moment.
79'
Substitution
75'
Fresh attacking options
Struber brings on two new forwards. For the 19-year-old Slovenian Čuber Potočnik, it's his professional debut.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
73'
Unsuccessful
Köln want to regain the lead. Obuz's attempt to enter the opposition penalty area with a one-two pass fails. Karlsruhe's defence is alert, intercepts the ball and clears it.
71'
Substitution
© IMAGO/Ralf Treese/DeFodi Images
67'
Efficient
Goal attempts
9off target
5on target
12off target
7on target
63'
No hat-trick for Downs
The Cologne striker can't add another goal to his first professional brace. Obuz is now on for him.
63'
Substitution
62'
Off target
The subsequent free kick is initially cleared. With the second wave, Huseinbašić tries from 25 metres out. However, his low shot goes well wide of the left post.
61'
Clear-cut situation
Günther arrives late in midfield against Huseinbašić and doesn't even bother to complain about the yellow card afterwards.
58'
Wanitzek again
Urbig manages to smother a shot from the hat-trick hero.
56'
First substitution
Struber shows a first reaction and brings on Carstensen for Thielmann. How will the Cathedral City side digest this fourth goal conceded?
56'
Substitution
55'
EQUALISER! It's 4-4!
Wanitzek completes his hat-trick and actually levels the score. After a corner kick, Urbig initially makes an outstanding save against Schleusener. However, Köln fails to clear the ball properly afterwards. It lands on the left side with the Karlsruhe captain, whose shot slips through and finds the bottom right corner of the Köln net. Incredible!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
52'
Another goal! It's getting tight again!
There we go: it took seven minutes! Wanitzek delivers a corner from the right side to the near post. Jensen gets his head to it between Paqarada and Martel and nods it in for 4-3.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
49'
Still no goal
The match has become a bit more orderly. Both teams are grappling in midfield, but otherwise nothing noteworthy has happened since the change of ends.
46'
The match resumes
Both managers have opted against making substitutions at half-time. What does the second half have in store?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 6
Half-time in Köln
This delayed first half was worth waiting for! Both teams are playing with an open style and impress with their excellent conversion of chances. Köln's lead is certainly deserved, but that doesn't mean much on this afternoon. Everything is still to play for in the second half.
Half-time
45'
+ 2
There's the follow-up! 4-2!
One runs out of words for this match. Just before half-time, Köln strikes again. Maina has far too much space on the left wing and delivers the ball low into the penalty area, even nutmegging the unfortunate Jung in the process. Lemperle has made a run and slots it in from close range for a 4-2 half-time score.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
45'
+ 1
Three minutes of added time
There will be an additional 180 seconds. But seriously now, does anyone here even want a break?
45'
Season record
For the first time this season, five goals have been scored in one half. And it's not over yet. Could there be more to come?
43'
Crossbar!
And it was nearly 3-3. After a cross from the right side by Jung, Schleusener gets his head to the ball in the middle and hits the woodwork.
41'
A look at history:
The last time Köln failed to win after leading by three goals was in December 2017 in the Bundesliga against Freiburg (3-4 after being 3-0 up). Will we see a repeat today? It's certainly not out of the question.
39'
Over the bar
Now Maina has a bit of space on the left and tries a curling shot from about 20 metres towards the right corner of the goal. However, the ball ends up in the stands.
36'
A bit of calm
After the first wild half hour, the action has calmed down a bit at the moment, as Karlsruhe has now settled into the game following the two goals. Köln still have a slight advantage, but without posing any real threat. A cross from the right half-space is no problem for Weiß.
33'
Injured
Burnić has hurt himself in a challenge with Huseinbašić, is holding his shin and needs brief treatment. However, it seems he will be able to continue.
Can Köln continue to celebrate?
© IMAGO/Ulrich Hufnagel
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
No goal!
Worth mentioning on this afternoon. Lemperle and Maina try to shoot on goal, but both attempts are blocked.
27'
Brace for Wanitzek! KSC are back in it!
It's all to play for again as the Karlsruhe captain strikes for a second time. A cross from Burnić on the right side slips through to Wanitzek in the space behind. He controls the ball with his right foot, looks up briefly, and then beautifully curls it into the right side of the goal.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Off the crossbar!
© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Buriakov
22'
Impressive efficiency!
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
0.54
0.67
1
Goals
19'
GOAAAL for KSC! The visitors make their mark!
And now it's ringing on the other side as well. After a cross from the right by Jung, Hübers unfortunately heads the ball on to the penalty spot in the middle, where Wanitzek stands completely alone and hammers the ball into the net to make it 1-3 from KSC's perspective. Everything is still possible here today!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15'
Every shot a goal! 3-0!
Wasn't FC Köln criticised for their poor chance conversion in recent matches? Today there's no sign of that, and after just 15 minutes it's already 3-0! Downs receives the ball on the left side of the penalty area and curls a beautiful shot into the right corner, giving Weiß no chance to save. A dream goal!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11'
First response from KSC
The visitors appear briefly shocked but then look to push forward. After a low cross from the left side, Wanitzek suddenly appears centrally in the penalty area, takes the ball first-time and forces Urbig into a strong save. Nearly the equaliser.
7'
GOOOAL for Köln! 2-0!
The Cathedral City side strike again immediately. And how! Paqarada sends Downs on his way with a long ball from their own half, and he stays cool in front of Weoß to increase the lead for the hosts.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
6'
First booking
Burnić raises his foot during a clearance by Maina and receives the first yellow card of the match.
3'
Dream start for the home side!
The drums are beating after just three minutes! Following a throw-in for KSC on the left side - level with their own penalty area - Köln win the ball. Waldschmidt bursts into the penalty box on the left and hammers the ball into the roof of the net from a tight angle. What a start.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
1'
The ball is rolling
With a delay of just over ten minutes, the match has now kicked off in Köln-Müngersdorf. The all-white clad Effzeh have taken the kick-off, while Karlsruhe are playing in all blue.
Kick-off!
... and another comeback
After recovering from an ankle injury, Florian Kainz is back in the 1. FC Köln squad for the first time this season - he starts on the bench.
Milestone for Hübers
The captain of the Billy Goats is set to make his 100th competitive appearance for Cologne today.
A novelty for the visitors
KSC started with the same starting eleven in the first six matchdays, today there is the first change in the initial formation: Christoph Kobald starts in place of the injured Marcel Franke (this substitution had already occurred after 45 minutes in the last match in Magdeburg).
Unchanged Cologne
Gerhard Struber has already rotated little recently, and today FC starts unchanged for the first time under the new coach in two consecutive matches: The same eleven players who started in the away match in Düsseldorf (2-2) are in the starting lineup.
The starting eleven for Karlsruher SC
Weiß - Jung, Kobald, Beifus, Günther - Rapp, Jensen - Burnić, Wanitzek - Zivzivadze, Schleusener
Cologne's starting XI:
Urbig - Thielmann, Hübers, Pauli, Paqarada - Martel, Huseinbašić - Lemperle, Maina - Waldschmidt, Downs
The Referee Team
Referee: Benjamin Brand,
Assistant Referee 1: Marco Achmüller,
Assistant Referee 2: Thomas Stein,
4th Official: Martin Wilke,
VAR: Florian Lechner
Assistant VAR: Dr. Martin Thomsen
What Gerhard Struber says
"KSC appears very mature in their decision-making. The team has individual quality and can win matches efficiently. They seem very stable and are at the top of the table for good reason."
What Christian Eichner says
"Köln is a team that constantly plays forward. They are dangerous and have lost comparatively few key players after their relegation in the summer."
Last KSC victory in 2007
KSC's last victory against FC dates back to 5 March 2007 - in the 2. Bundesliga, the Baden side won 2-1 at home. Christian Eichner was in Karlsruhe's starting eleven.
Known in Cologne
Christian Eichner played 46 Bundesliga matches (no goals) and 17 matches in the 2. Bundesliga (no goals) for Cologne. He was with FC from early 2011 to mid-2013.
More Bundesliga encounters
The two clubs have faced each other 46 times in the Bundesliga, but only 12 times in the 2. Bundesliga.
Long time ago
Both clubs are meeting for the first time since the 2013/14 season - back then in the 2. Bundesliga, Köln won twice (2-1 away, 2-0 at home).
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