Highlights
D. Aytekin
Full-time: Cologne 3-2 Union
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
THEY'VE DONE IT!!!!!!! 3-2!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! WOW!! WOW!!!! Cologne have done it!!! 2-0 down to 3-2 ahead, Damion Downs scores what looks like the winner to keep Cologne alive in the Bundesliga. What a game and what a story. It's fantastic work from Maina on the left and Downs just has to head in from point blank range.
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.
90'
+ 2
Chance!
Finkgräfe sends a chance into Frederik Rønnow's gloves!
90'
+ 2
Gosens heads it over
Cologne are now back in possession and this could be their season...
90'
+ 1
Six minutes added time
That's just enough for Cologne to find a winner, but Union have just won another corner.
90'
+ 1
Cologne worth their equaliser
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
2
1.9
1.45
2
Goals
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.
88'
2-2!!! What drama!!!
Oh my word! Cologne need just one goal to save their Bundesliga status. Schwäbe fires a ball into the box, Timo Hübers heads it down, Mark Uth gets a shot away and Tigges tucks it in. Wow. Three minutes plus stoppage time to find a winner...
88'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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.
84'
Hollerbach should score
A well worked free-kick is flicked on to Hollerbach but he can't get any purchase on the ball and Schwäbe collects it easily.
83'
Uth wide
Uth creates space and flashes a shot just wide. Cologne legend Jonas Hector looks gutted in the stands.
79'
Tigges chance!
Tigges heads towards goal but can't get enough purchase on the cross as we head into the final 10 minutes.
79'
The story of Cologne's season
Goal attempts
10off target
2on target
5off target
4on target
75'
Substitution
75'
Alidou off
Alidou has been a constant threat but he's heading off for Damion Downs for the final 15 minutes.
73'
Trimmel off
Captain Trimmel makes way for forward Juranovic. The fullback had been sublime from set pieces but Schultz clearly wants more of a goal threat up front.
72'
Into the final 20 minutes
Cologne need two goals in 20 minutes or their relegation will be confirmed.
72'
Substitution
68'
Off the bar!
Union again brilliant from a corner and Trimmel plants his cross onto the head of Gosens. He flicks the ball over everyone and onto the bar, that could have been game over.
65'
Alidou threatening
Shots
4
2
Faride Alidou Kevin Volland
63'
xGoals
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
1
1.39
1.15
2
Goals
61'
Uth on
Local hero Uth comes on for midfielder Martel, can the former Germany international be decisive?
61'
Substitution
60'
Roussillon off
That's the end of Roussillon's afternoon as he's replaced by Tousart. Union can't do anything with the corner he won.
60'
Substitution
59'
Another Union corner
Roussillon wins a Union corner but looks in serious pain after a bad landing and requires treatment on-pitch.
56'
Cologne unlucky?
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
1
1.39
1.11
2
Goals
54'
Double change for Union
Goalscorer Volland comes off for Chris Bedia while the lively Brenden Aaronson makes way for Hollerbach.
54'
Substitution
54'
Substitution
50'
Gigantic chance!
A far-post cross from Finkgräfe evades Tigges and falls to Alidou in the six-yard box but he can't tap the ball in.
47'
Three changes at the break
Timo Schulz mixes things up for what could be Cologne's final 45 minutes of the season. Tigges comes on for Adamyan up front while the booked Schmitz makes way for Heintz. Union bring on Haberer for Khedira, who was also booked.
46'
Back underway
Play is resumed at the RheinEnergieSTADION and the atmosphere is argaubly even more fierce than pre-match thanks to Kainz's 2-1 goal just before the break.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 6
Substitution
45'
+ 6
Substitution
45'
+ 6
Substitution
Half-time: Cologne 1-2 Union
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Half-time
45'
+ 4
Alidou the dangerman
He did give away a penalty but Alidou is trying his best to make up for it and Union are struggling to deal with his runs down the wing.
45'
+ 2
Five minutes of stoppage time
The RheinEnergieSTADION is back on its feet and Cologne continue to attack, could they get one more in stoppage time?
45'
+ 1
Kainz! Game on!
Captain Kainz thumps the spot kick past Rønnow's outstretched gloves and Cologne are back in the match just before half-time. That's a gigantic 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.
44'
Penalty Cologne!
It may be about to be game on as Khedira wrestles down Timo Hübers in the box for a blatant penalty.
44'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
42'
Gosens offside
Union create a brilliant chance and Aaronson picks out Gosens who's offside. Schwäbe made the save but it was the kind of chance that will worry the home side.
41'
Union making it count
Union are still being outdone in terms of possession but they look far more dangerous going forward. Aaronson wins a free-kick and Trimmel floats in another dangerous set piece before the American sends a threatening cross back into the box.
39'
Gosens working his socks off
Distance run (km)
4.3
4.8
Florian Kainz Robin Gosens
36'
First yellow
Union look set to break from a corner but Schmitz wipes out Aaronson just before he runs clear. The fullback will now miss Cologne's next game against Heidenheim, although as things stand their survival hopes will already be over.
36'
Cologne with their first corner
Alidou looks lively and wins a corner for Cologne.
33'
Volland tries his luck
Roussillon puts on a show on the left wing and picks out Volland, his first touch is heavy but he still gets a shot away which has to be blocked.
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.
27'
Cleared
Captain Trimmel fires in a tricky ball but Cologne deal with this one and then win a free-kick from Aaronson.
26'
Another corner
Union win a third corner, they've already scored from their first two, albeit with the second being a handball and penalty...
25'
Cologne back on the ball
Possession (%)
6535
20'
First sub
Luca Waldschmidt comes off for Linton Maina and it looks to be due to an injury after an early knock.
20'
Substitution
Volland makes it two!
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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.
18'
Penalty!
Deniz Aytekin reviews the footage on his VAR monitor and Alidou's hand is very high. The referee returns to the pitch and points to the spot.
17'
Penalty?!
Another corner floated into the Cologne box causes chaos and Union are adamant they should have a penalty as Doekhi's header hits a hand.
17'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
Union with the opener!
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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.
12'
All Cologne so far
Possession (%)
6535
8'
Tackles flying in
5'
First shot
Schmitz tries his luck from a cleared set piece but it's well wide.
1'
We're underway
It's kick-off at the RheinEnergieSTADION with Cologne's survival on the line...
Kick-off!
1:24
Cologne arrive
0:11
Warm-ups underway
Pitch inspections
What's at stake
No hyperbole here - this is literally a must-win match for Cologne. The Billy Goats need victory today to still be in with a chance of survival on the final day. Should they win, they will then be three points from Union with it all to play for away at Heidenheim. Defeat for Mainz against Dortmund would also help Cologne out, but if Timo Schultz's side lose today, it's irrelevant, and their automatic relegation will be confirmed.
More on those teams
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Cologne starting XI
Schwäbe - Schmitz, Hübers, Chabot, Finkgräfe - Martel, Huseinbašić - Alidou, Waldschmidt, Kainz (c) - Adamyan
Cologne subs
Pentke, Heintz, Uth, Carstensen, Tigges, Christensen, Thielmann, Maina, Downs
Union starting XI
Rønnow - Doekhi, Knoche, Leite - Trimmel (c), Khedira, Schäfer, Roussillon - Aaronson, Volland, Gosens
Union subs
Schwolow, Jaekel, Bedia, Vertessen, Hollerbach, Juranovic, Haberer, Laidouni, Tousart
Probable line-ups
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Schultz's view on Union
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Grote's view on Cologne
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History against Billy Goats
Cologne must win their final two games to have a chance of staying up, but face Union and Heidenheim - the only two teams in the Bundesliga they have never beaten. In fact, there is no other team the Berliners have faced so often in the top flight without tasting defeat as Cologne (nine; W7, D2).
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