1. FC Köln had to wait almost a whole year for a Bundesliga home win, on Sunday at 5:25 p.m. the time had come. The 3: 1 against Arminia Bielefeld not only ended an unfortunate series, but also created important advantages against a direct competitor in the relegation battle. In addition, the Cologne-based team even overtook Hertha from Berlin with their deserved and rarely endangered success and moved up to 14th place.
In addition to a new lawn, FC also introduced two new players right on time for this important encounter. The lawn immediately proved itself with its healthy color and texture, the two entrances were less effective. Midfielder Max Meyer took his place in the stands with the other substitutes, including captain Jonas Hector, attacker Emmanuel Dennis took up position in the middle of the attack and made his debut mainly as a passive observer. The other players had not yet included him in their navigation system and barely gave him the opportunity to participate. His few ball contacts were noticeably fruitless, 50 minutes passed before the first successful action.
However, the FC was not dependent on the services of a striker. From their double and triple security, the Cologne team developed a strictly measured urge to attack. They proceeded with reluctance, as if the game was not taking place in Müngersdorf, but on the sold-out Alm in East Westphalia. The course of the first half proved her method right. They left the ball and the newly wallpapered playing field to Bielefeld and tried to move forward quickly if they won the ball via their outside players. Ismail Jakobs on the left and Marius Wolf on the right were suitable protagonists, both had a good day. Ondrej Duda coordinated the events from below.
Memories of the children’s room: Wolf’s technique is like that of a tip-kick figure
The course of the game also suited the Cologne team. The early 1-0 for the home side also challenged Bielefeld to attack. Goal scorer Wolf benefited from Stefan Ortega’s strong reaction after a header from Ellyes Shkiri. The goalkeeper heroically fended off the ball to the side, but placed it straight for Wolf’s margin (9th minute). The costly loan from Borussia Dortmund was also the cause of the 2-0 win. It was a goal that made some viewers think of days gone by in the nursery. Wolf’s unconventional shooting technique was reminiscent of the mechanics of a tip-kick game figure (28th).
Bielefeld didn’t necessarily play worse than FC, but they lacked the determination and efficiency of their opponents. They were rarely able to make use of the creativity of their trump player Ritsu Doan. When they had played their way through the thick cover, Reinhold Yabo missed the connection goal before the break. The Cologne team approached the second round with a noticeably elevated self-esteem, defensively they had the situation under control, offensively, the old recipe proved itself. The 3-0 was only a quarter of an hour away. After Skhiri’s through ball, Dennis did everything right – he let the ball pass for Elvis Rexbecaj, who came free. At least half an assistant point for the newbie.
The armines kept their composure and continued their efforts. But it was only enough to make it 1: 3 through Sergej Cordova. They couldn’t provide more tension.
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