Darmstadt 98 – Köln: A Day of Reckoning in 2. Bundesliga
Darmstadt 98 – Köln: A Day of Reckoning
The match between Darmstadt 98 and Köln was nothing short of sensational, culminating in a harsh 1:5 defeat for 1. FC Köln. Goals from Fraser Hornby at the 11th and 40th minute, Isac Lindberg at the 54th, Philipp Förster at the 65th, and Aleksander Vukotic in injury time solidified the victory for the Lilies. Tim Lemperle momentarily equalized, but Darmstadt 98's relentless offense proved too much for Köln.
Match Overview
- Fraser Hornby opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
- Hornby struck again before halftime, extending the lead to 2:1.
- Isac Lindberg scored the third goal in the 54th minute.
- Philipp Förster added to the tally in the 65th minute.
- Aleksander Vukotic rounded off the scoreline with a stoppage-time goal.
- Tim Lemperle provided Köln with a brief moment of hope.
This defeat highlights significant challenges for Köln in the ongoing season of the 2. Bundesliga, prompting questions about their strategy moving forward.
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