1. FC Köln Secures Narrow Victory Over Darmstadt 98, Narrowing the Gap to Bundesliga Return
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Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link In a nail-biting 2. Bundesliga encounter on March 15, 2025, 1. FC Köln claimed a vital 2-1 victory over Darmstadt 98, tightening their grip on second place, just a point behind Hamburg SV[1].
The match kicked off with a frenzy, as Jan Thielmann scored the second-quickest goal of the season after mere 50 seconds[2]. Darmstadt managed to equalize via a Fraser Hornby penalty, but things took a dramatic turn when Hornby was given a red card in the 67th minute for a rash challenge[3]. With the numerical advantage, Köln capitalized with Luca Waldschmidt slotting home the winning penalty[5].
Football Thrilling Match Marred by Red Card and Injury The game started at an electrifying pace, with Sergio Lopez making a costly error, gifting Thielmann the opening goal. Darmstadt protested a minute later, as Dominique Heintz was penalized for handball in the box, leading to Hornby's equalizer. The remainder of the first half was relatively quiet, with Köln having the edge in chances but failing to convert.
In the second half, the action intensified, with Hornby receiving a yellow card before a reckless challenge on Jusuf Gazibegovic resulted in a red card for the Scottish attacker. The incident left Gazibegovic injured, and Köln seized the opportunity to pile on the pressure. Eventually, Timo Hübers was fouled, leading to the decisive penalty that Waldschmidt converted[5].
Sources: ntv.de, ter/sid
- 1. FC Köln
- 2. Bundesliga
- SV Darmstadt 98
- Key Players:
- Luca Waldschmidt: Provided the winning goal for 1.FC Köln from the spot.
- Fraser Hornby: Scored the equalizer for Darmstadt 98 and received a red card for a rash challenge in the second half.
- Jan Thielmann: Scored the fastest goal of the match for 1.FC Köln.
The Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of Article 93 (2) of the Treaty, despite the exciting football match between 1. FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga on March 15, 2025, which was marred by a red card incident involving Fraser Hornby. In those moments, Jan Thielmann scored the fastest goal of the season for Köln, and Hornby capitalized with an equalizer, but the numerical advantage led to Luca Waldschmidt slotting home the winning penalty for Köln on Whatsapp, as they now trail Hamburg SV by just a point in the race for a return to the Bundesliga.
