Gladbach Celebrate Liberating Derby Win Over Cologne - Mönchengladbach roars to first home win in electrifying Rhineland derby
Borussia Mönchengladbach fans created a spectacular atmosphere at Borussia-Park, as the team secured their first home league win of the season. The Foals defeated 1. FC Cologne 3–1 in a thrilling Rhineland derby, extending their unbeaten run to three matches.
The match was surrounded by a heavy security presence due to the intense rivalry between the two sides. Borussia Mönchengladbach coach Eugen Polanski fielded the same starting XI that had impressed in the 4–0 win over FC St. Pauli. The team's attacking prowess was evident from the start, with Philipp Sander and Kevin Diks scoring to put them two up at the break.
The second half saw Cologne fight back, with Luca Waldschmidt converting a stoppage-time penalty to make it 2–1. However, Borussia Mönchengladbach held firm and secured the victory thanks to a 64th-minute strike from Haris Tabakovic. The win sees the Foals climb out of the immediate relegation zone and inflict Cologne's second consecutive away loss.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's victory was made all the more special by an impressive choreographed display from their fans. The team will look to build on this momentum as they aim to climb further up the table in their next fixtures.
