“Linton Maina fires Köln into an early lead after good build-up play.”
Pivotal“Werder Bremen make a triple change, bringing on Ache, Jóhannesson and Sebulonsen to freshen up the attack.”
“Niclas Füllkrug equalizes for Werder Bremen just minutes after coming on fresh substitutes changed the game's momentum.”
Pivotal
FC Köln
Werder Bremen
Outstanding performance
Werder Bremen•GoalkeeperKöln struck early through Linton Maina in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a fast start and catching Bremen off guard before the visitors had settled. Werder Bremen responded by dominating possession (60% to 40%) and completing far more passes, but it took until the 69th minute for that control to translate into a goal, when Niclas Füllkrug punished a Köln side that had grown passive after their early strike. The match swung on a string of second-half substitutions just before the equalizer, as Bremen's fresh legs - Ache, Jóhannesson, and Sebulonsen - injected urgency that Köln couldn't match defensively despite their higher tackle intensity going forward. For Köln, sitting in the relegation zone, this result stings as two points slipping away after leading for almost an hour, while Bremen will take heart from salvaging a draw on the road despite being outshot 10-13 in total attempts but level on target efforts.
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Dariusz Stalmach from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
The second half ends with the match finishing 1-1 between FC Cologne and Werder Bremen.
Ellyes Skhiri from FC Cologne is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Mitchell Weiser from Werder Bremen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Paul Okon-EngstlerYellow CardPaul Okon-Engstler of FC Cologne receives a yellow card for a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Ragnar Ache from FC Cologne misses an attempt, sending a right-footed shot from the center of the box high and wide to the right. Ellyes Skhiri provided the assist after a corner.
Substitution for FC Cologne: Paul Okon-Engstler comes on for Tom Krauß.
Attempt blocked. Ragnar Ache from FC Cologne has a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box that gets blocked.
Attempt missed. Marco Grüll from Werder Bremen takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
Gideon Mensah from FC Cologne commits a foul.
Chuki from Werder Bremen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Gideon MensahYellow CardGideon Mensah of FC Cologne receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Marius Bülter from FC Cologne has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Karl Hein of Werder Bremen. The attempt was assisted by Saïd El Mala with a headed pass.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Karl Hein concedes.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Paul Erevbenagie concedes.
Substitution for Werder Bremen: Mitchell Weiser comes on for Youri Regeer due to an injury.
Substitution for Werder Bremen: Paul Erevbenagie comes on for Eren Dinkçi.
Substitution for Werder Bremen: Mick Schmetgens comes on for Arthur.
Substitution for Werder Bremen: Cedric Itten comes on for Niclas Füllkrug.
Youri Regeer from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Tom Krauß from FC Cologne is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ragnar Ache from FC Cologne is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Marco Friedl from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Foul committed by Sebastian Sebulonsen of FC Cologne.
Marco Grüll from Werder Bremen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for FC Cologne: Saïd El Mala comes on for Mikey Moore.
Attempt saved. Ísak Jóhannesson from FC Cologne has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Karl Hein of Werder Bremen.
Marius Bülter's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Mikey Moore from FC Cologne wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Olivier Deman from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Olivier DemanYellow CardOlivier Deman of Werder Bremen receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution for Werder Bremen: Dariusz Stalmach comes on for Ludovit Reis.
Amos Pieper's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Chuki's cross.
Corner awarded to Werder Bremen after Jahmai Simpson-Pusey concedes.
Substitution for FC Cologne: Ísak Jóhannesson comes on for Linton Maina.
Substitution for FC Cologne: Sebastian Sebulonsen comes on for Alessio Castro-Montes.
Attempt blocked. Gideon Mensah from FC Cologne has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Substitution for FC Cologne: Ragnar Ache comes on for Thijs Dallinga.
Mikey Moore's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Karl Hein. The attempt was assisted by Tom Krauß.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Karl Hein concedes.
Eren Dinkçi from Werder Bremen hits the bar with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Niclas Füllkrug with a headed pass.
Marco Grüll from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Linton Maina from FC Cologne wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Linton Maina from FC Cologne wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Olivier Deman from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Marius Bülter commits a foul for FC Cologne.
Arthur from Werder Bremen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chuki's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marvin Schwäbe. The attempt was assisted by Youri Regeer.
Corner awarded to Werder Bremen after a concession by Tom Krauß.
Foul committed by Ellyes Skhiri of FC Cologne.
Luka Lochoshvili from FC Cologne commits a foul.
Niclas Füllkrug from Werder Bremen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with FC Cologne leading Werder Bremen 1-0.
First half ends with FC Cologne leading Werder Bremen 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Chuki from Werder Bremen misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending the ball to the right after a corner.
Corner awarded to Werder Bremen after Jahmai Simpson-Pusey concedes.
Attempt missed. Marco Friedl from Werder Bremen heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Chuki, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Werder Bremen after Luka Lochoshvili concedes.
Amos Pieper from Werder Bremen misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. Youri Regeer provided the assist.
Luka Lochoshvili from FC Cologne is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Niclas Füllkrug from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Alessio Castro-Montes from FC Cologne commits a foul.
Marco Grüll from Werder Bremen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Niclas Füllkrug from Werder Bremen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tom Krauß of FC Cologne.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Ludovit Reis concedes.
Foul committed by Niclas Füllkrug of Werder Bremen.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Marco Friedl concedes.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from FC Cologne wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marius Bülter from FC Cologne commits a foul.
Arthur from Werder Bremen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Mikey Moore from FC Cologne misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Alessio Castro-Montes provided the assist.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from FC Cologne is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Niclas Füllkrug from Werder Bremen.
Attempt blocked. Chuki (Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Eren Dinkçi from Werder Bremen misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, just to the right, after an assist from Marco Grüll.
Foul committed by Gideon Mensah of FC Cologne.
Arthur from Werder Bremen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Corner awarded to Werder Bremen after Luka Lochoshvili concedes.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey from FC Cologne wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marco Grüll from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Niclas Füllkrug of Werder Bremen is caught offside.
Marco Friedl from Werder Bremen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Thijs Dallinga from FC Cologne commits a foul.
Tom Krauß from FC Cologne has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Karl Hein of Werder Bremen. The attempt was assisted by Linton Maina.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Karl Hein concedes.
Attempt blocked. Ellyes Skhiri from FC Cologne has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Penalty saved! Thijs Dallinga from FC Cologne had his right-footed shot saved in the bottom left corner by Karl Hein of Werder Bremen.
FC Cologne wins a corner after Karl Hein concedes.
Youri Regeer of Werder Bremen concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Thijs Dallinga from FC Cologne wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marco Friedl from Werder Bremen commits a foul.
Thijs Dallinga of FC Cologne is caught offside.
First half begins.
FC Köln host Werder Bremen with both sides level on 3 points and desperate to bounce back from mixed starts. Köln try to erase a heavy defeat at Stuttgart while Werder look to build on a confidence-boosting win over Leipzig, in a clash that could shape early mid-table positioning.
