3 – 1
“Ermedin Demirovic opens the scoring with a perfectly placed right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Jamie Leweling's header”
“Ragnar Ache equalizes for Köln with a left-footed strike from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, set up by Luca Waldschmidt's through ball”
Pivotal“Demirovic restores Stuttgart's lead with his second goal of the match, another right-footed effort from the center of the box assisted by substitute Ramon Hendriks' cross”
Pivotal“Deniz Undav seals the victory with a right-footed shot from the penalty area into the bottom right corner, assisted by Angelo Stiller”
VfB Stuttgart
FC Köln
Outstanding performance
VfB Stuttgart•AttackerStuttgart delivered a clinical late comeback to overcome a resilient Köln side in a thrilling encounter at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The hosts looked comfortable after Ermedin Demirovic's well-taken opener, but Köln's tactical adjustments and introduction of fresh legs paid dividends when Ragnar Ache leveled with 11 minutes remaining. However, Stuttgart's experience showed in the final stages as substitute Ramon Hendriks made an immediate impact, setting up Demirovic's winner just five minutes after coming on. Deniz Undav's stoppage-time strike sealed a vital three points that keeps Stuttgart in touching distance of European qualification, while Köln's brave performance ultimately went unrewarded despite showing real character to fight back from a goal down.
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assist: Angelo Stiller
Goal! VfB Stuttgart takes the lead with a score of 3-1 against 1. FC Köln. Deniz Undav finds the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Angelo Stiller.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Luca Waldschmidt of 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for 1. FC Köln: Florian Kainz replaces Eric Martel.
Substitution for 1. FC Köln: Fynn Schenten comes on to replace Tom Krauß.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart.
Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ragnar Ache of 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
assist: Ramon Hendriks
Goal! VfB Stuttgart takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against 1. FC Köln. Ermedin Demirovic found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist came from Ramon Hendriks, who delivered a precise cross.
Substitution for 1. FC Köln: Denis Huseinbasic comes on to replace Marius Bülter.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Tiago Tomás comes on to replace Jamie Leweling.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Angelo Stiller comes on to replace Chema Andres.
assist: Luca Waldschmidt
Goal! It's 1-1 between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln. Ragnar Ache found the back of the net for Köln, firing a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Luca Waldschmidt, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
Opportunity wasted. Saïd El Mala of 1. FC Köln attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Ramon Hendriks replaces Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Ramon Hendriks comes on to replace Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Bilal El KhannoussYellow CardBilal El Khannouss of VfB Stuttgart has been shown a yellow card.
Jan Thielmann from 1. FC Köln earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Bilal El Khannouss from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Tom Krauß from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Substitution for VfB Stuttgart: Bilal El Khannouss comes on to replace Chris Führich.
Corner awarded to VfB Stuttgart after Kristoffer Lund allowed the ball to go out.
Close opportunity! Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes just wide.
Substitution for 1. FC Köln: Luca Waldschmidt comes on to replace Joël Schmied.
Substitution for 1. FC Köln: Saïd El Mala comes on to replace Cenk Özkacar.
Offside call against 1. FC Köln. Eric Martel has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to 1. FC Köln after Chema Andres allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Tom Krauß from 1. FC Köln fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
A new offensive play unfolds. Ragnar Ache from 1. FC Köln attempts a header from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Jan Thielmann from 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Chema Andres from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Sebastian Sebulonsen of 1. FC Köln takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Kristoffer Lund, who delivered a cross.
Ermedin DemirovicYellow CardErmedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Joël Schmied from 1. FC Köln earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Marius Bülter from 1. FC Köln took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but failed to find the target.
The attempt is thwarted. Atakan Karazor from VfB Stuttgart fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Missed opportunity! Chema Andres from VfB Stuttgart took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Jamie Leweling.
Jeff ChabotYellow CardJeff Chabot of VfB Stuttgart has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ragnar Ache of 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart.
Jamie Leweling from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Jamie Leweling from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Offside call against 1. FC Köln. Sebastian Sebulonsen has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against VfB Stuttgart. Jamie Leweling has been caught offside.
The second half is underway with VfB Stuttgart leading 1-0 against 1. FC Köln.
The first half has concluded with VfB Stuttgart leading 1-0 against 1. FC Köln.
The attempt is thwarted. Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Chris Führich.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to 1. FC Köln after Jeff Chabot allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to 1. FC Köln after Jeff Chabot allowed the ball to go out.
Kristoffer Lund of 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Jamie Leweling from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart attempts a header from the center of the box, but it's deflected away.
Kristoffer Lund of 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lorenz Assignon from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. The assist came from Jamie Leweling.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Jan Thielmann from 1. FC Köln takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. However, Alexander Nübel from VfB Stuttgart makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Marius Bülter.
The attempt is thwarted. Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Atakan Karazor.
Corner awarded to VfB Stuttgart after Kristoffer Lund's defensive play.
Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Köln after Deniz Undav allowed the ball to go out.
Chris FührichYellow CardChris Führich from VfB Stuttgart has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jakub Kaminski of 1. FC Köln was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Jamie Leweling from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Cenk Özkacar from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Opportunity missed! Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Tom Krauß from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity. Lorenz Assignon from VfB Stuttgart attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Atakan Karazor.
Joël Schmied of 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Ermedin Demirovic from VfB Stuttgart earned a free kick in the defensive area.
assist: Jamie Leweling
Goal! VfB Stuttgart takes the lead, 1-0 against 1. FC Köln. Ermedin Demirovic finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Jamie Leweling, who set him up with a header.
Jakub Kaminski from 1. FC Köln has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lorenz Assignon from VfB Stuttgart committed a foul.
Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln committed a foul.
Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! Jakub Kaminski from 1. FC Köln takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it goes just wide. The assist came from Ragnar Ache.
Close call! Ragnar Ache of 1. FC Köln attempts a header from a challenging angle on the right side, but it narrowly misses the target. The assist came from Sebastian Sebulonsen.
Opportunity wasted! Cenk Özkacar of 1. FC Köln attempted a header from the left side of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Kristoffer Lund, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Köln after Chema Andres allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push. Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Marvin Schwäbe of 1. FC Köln makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Atakan Karazor, who set him up with a header.
The opening half is underway...
