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88'
TIME TICKING DOWN
Both sides now happy to wait for the final whistle here. Hertha controlling the possession and still pushing on as as you'd expect. It's just a case of whether they will score a fifth goal or not. A disappointing evening for the home side.
83'
BOYATA GETS HIS FIRST BUNDESLIGA GOAL
Corner swings in from Lukebakio on the left and Boyata beats Hector to the header and powers his past Horn. No chances for the Cologne goalkeeper.
82'
Substitution
78'
TERODDE OFF THE BAR!
A fantastic turn and shot from the substitute from the edge of the box but it hits the crossbar and bounces back out before being hit behind by Schindler.
73'
PACE FOR PACE
Lukebakio is on in place of Dilrosun for the last 15 minutes. The Belgian forward will now look to get among the goals with his fresh legs.
Substitution for Hertha BSC, Lukébakio Ngandoli enters the fray, replacing Dilrosun.
73'
Substitution
66'
COLOGNE STILL PUSHING ON
The home side have been unlucky in front of goal themselves tonight. Terodde missed a half chances moments ago and they continue to keep pressure on the Hertha backline, but are struggling to break-through for a better chance on goal with their one-man deficit not helping.
63'
Substitution
63'
IBISEVIC AGAIN!
He just loves playing against Cologne. Incredible here as the Bosnian scores again with an almost identical goal. He runs to the near post to meet Darida's cross from the right this time, and places the ball past Horn with a lovely half volley.
59'
THERE'S YOUR ANSWER
Just one minute after coming on and Vedad Ibisevic finds the net. His 11th goal against Cologne in his 15th appearance, an incredible record. He's positioned perfectly to meet Klünter's cut-back from the byline to make it 2-0.
58'
CHANGE OF FRONT LINE
Ibisevic is on. The Bosnian has scored 10 goals in 14 games against Cologne in his career, more goals against any other club. Will he add to that today?
58'
Substitution
51'
MODESTE FIRES WIDE
A positive start to the second half from the home side as Kainz plays Modeste in on goal. Stark is providing a challenge and forces him to shoot wide of goal.
46'
SECOND HALF BEGINS
We're underway again for the second half. No changes for either side at the break.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
UPHILL TASK FOR COLOGNE TO COME BACK
The Billy Goats are yet to collect a point at home in the Bundesliga this season, and they will need to produce an impressive second half performance here if they want to change that. Javairo Dilrosun is causing havoc down the left wing and could have scored a second goal in the first half. Jorge Mere's red card makes Cologne's task even tougher, but can the home support push them on to something memorable?
Half-time
45'
+ 3
HORN SAVES FROM DILROSUN
The winger powers forward again down the left and looks to cross to the back post, but a deflection off Bornauw diverts the ball towards Horn. The Cologne No.1 is able to make a reflex save.
45'
+ 1
ADDED TIME
Three minutes of added time here in the first half with Cologne looking to go into the half just one goal and one man down.
45'
NEW BUNDESLIGA RECORD POSSIBLE?
The Bundesliga record for away wins on a single Matchday is 7. We currently have 7 here this weekend and with Hertha in the lead it could become 8 and, therefore, be a new Bundesliga record. Only Borussia Dortmund have not lost at home so far this weekend.
41'
RED CARD
Jorge Mere is sent off for his challenge on Darida after a VAR check.
40'
VAR CHECK
We're having a look to see if Jorge Mere will be sent off for his challenge on Vladimir Darida.
39'
SituationNo red card
ReviewFoul?
DecisionRed card
38'
ALL HERTHA HERE
The home side are struggling to contain the Hertha attack right here and the capital club are looking to make the most of it. Even with so many talents on the bench, they are causing havoc with pace and power going forward.
37'
DILROSUN OFF THE BAR!
Almost a fantastic second goal from Dilrosun. He battles with Schmitz and beats him off the ball before reaching the Cologne goal. Horn comes out and he chips it over him, but the ball bounces off the crossbar and out. A stunning show of pace, composure and skill. Just a few inches away from the perfect goal.
29'
DILROSUN THE HERTHA GOAL MACHINE
The Dutch winger has been involved in each of Hertha's last four games. He scored the opener against Paderborn before setting up the winner in that game, and has now scored here against Cologne. Strangely, all four of his Bundesliga goals so far have come in the month of September...
28'
ANOTHER BIG CHANCE
Hertha go on the break with Wolf down the right and he plays in a lovely cross along the ground, teasing the Cologne defence and Horn in goal. They're unable to deal with it and Darida is at the back post, but he can't keep his shot on target.
23'
DILROSUN THUNDERBOLT
What a hit from Javairo Dilrosun. His second goal in as many weeks and he's shown all his qualities with those two strikes. Last week a mazy, dribbling run before a cheeky finish, this week it's all about power. He picks up possession 25 yards from goal and smashes a left-footed strike at goal, and finds the top corner.
21'
SLOWLY COMING INTO THIS GAME
The capital club have enjoyed most of the possession in the opening 20 minutes here, but are just now being able to bring the ball out of their own half and begin to work the Cologne defence.
14'
CORDOBA SO CLOSE!
The Colombian striker is still searching for his first Bundesliga goal for Cologne and almost had it there. He meets a cross from the left wing and heads the ball at goal, but Jarstein is equal to it and makes a solid save.
8'
KAINZ FREE-KICK
The former Werder Bremen midfielder curls a free-kick towards goal from 25 yards, forcing a save from Jarstein. The first effort on target from either side in this game.
6'
SUBSTITUTION MADE
Not an ideal start for Cologne and Kingsley Schindler is on in place of Dominick Drexler.
6'
Substitution
5'
DREXLER BACK ON
He's back on for Cologne, but he's still limping as he attempts to get back into this game.
3'
DREXLER DOWN
The Cologne winger is down with what appears to be a groin injury. Looks like he will be unable to continue.
1'
HERE WE GO!
We're underway with the final game of Matchday 6 in the Bundesliga, and a chance for two stuttering teams to kick-start their seasons.
Kick-off!
FIRST POINTS FOR COLOGNE
The Billy Goats have not yet celebrated a point at home in the Bundesliga this season. The newly promoted side know they will need to kick-start their season at home to help their chances of staying up.
POWER ON THE BERLIN BENCH
Ante Covic is showing off his squad depth today with Ibisevic, Kalou, Duda, Leckie and Lukebakio all on the bench for his side today. Marius Wolf and Javairo Dilrosun are starting once again having both found the net last weekend in the win over Paderborn.
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR JARSTEIN?
The Hertha Berlin goalkeeper turns 35 today. Can he celebrate a second win of the season with his side in Cologne today?
GOALS... MAYBE
Both of these teams have struggled so far this season, with Cologne the league's lowest scorers on four. Hertha have only been marginally better, having found the net five times. A win for either side here would mean a leap up the standings into mid-table, sandwiched between Werder Bremen in 10th and Hoffenheim in 11th.
COLOGNE STARTING XI
Horn - Schmitz, Bornauw, Mere, Hector (c) - Kainz, Skhiri, Höger, Drexler - Cordoba, Modeste (SUBS:)Kessler, Sobiech, Risse, Terodde, Schindler, Schaub, Koziello, Bader, Hauptmann
HERTHA STARTING XI
Jarstein - Klünter, Stark, Boyata, Mittelstädt - Grujic, Skjelbred - Wolf, Darida, Dilrosun - Selke (SUBS:) Kraft, Pekarik, Löwen, Kalou, Esswein, Duda, Leckie, Ibisevic, Lukebakio
Welcome along to the match centre for the game Köln vs. Hertha BSC from matchday 6 of the 2019/20 Bundesliga season at the RheinEnergieSTADION. Check back here for full information on the match.