On 5 May, one of the matches of the 31st round of the German football championship took place. Bayer (Leverkusen) and Cologne (Germany) met.
Байер - Кельн - 1:2. Чемпионат Германии, 31-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, round 31
Bayer (Leverkusen) v Cologne (Germany) - 1:2 (1:2)
Goals: A. Adli (28) - Davy Selke (14), Davy Selke (36)
Warnings: Jan Tilmann (45), M. Olesen (69), Davi Selke (71), A. Adli (80), Szabo (80), Maina (80), B. Schmitz (83)
Overview of the match Bayer vs Cologne:
The highly-anticipated Bundesliga match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln took place at the BayArena and was a thrilling match that kept the fans in suspense from start to finish. The first goal of the match came in the 14th minute when Koln player D. Zielke scored an impressive goal to put the visitors ahead. However, it didn't take Bayer Leverkusen long to catch up: A. Adli equalized in the 28th minute. Koln managed to regain the lead just before the break when D. Zielke netted his second goal of the game on 36 minutes. But while the first half was tense and intense, the second half saw fewer goals and more substitutions. In the 57th minute, Bayer Leverkusen made two crucial substitutions, replacing N. Amiri and M. Bakker for A. Glozek and E. Palacios respectively. Two minutes later, FC Koln also made two substitutions: F. Kainz replaced K. Schindler and J. Thielmann made way for M. Olesen.
Despite some exciting matches, in the second half both teams seemed to struggle to find their footing. FC Koln managed to hold on to the lead, their defence holding firm even when Bayer Leverkusen went ahead. As time expired, both teams were awarded several yellow cards for fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct. In the final minutes of the match, there were more substitutions: FC Koln released D. Ljubicicic and S. Adamian, while Bayer Leverkusen substituted K. Bellarabi in place of A. Adli. In the end, Koln FC won with a final score of 2-1. It was a tense and exciting game that showcased the talents of both teams and made the fans look forward to the next match. Overall, the match was a testament to the skill and perseverance of both teams. Although Bayer Leverkusen were close to catching up with their opponents, FC Koln's defence proved too strong, which ultimately secured them a deserved victory. As the Bundesliga season continues, it will be interesting to see how both teams prove themselves in the coming weeks.
In the next round, the following matches await the opponents: Stuttgart vs Bayer and Cologne vs Hertha.
Байер - Кельн - 1:2. Чемпионат Германии, 31-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаBayer vs Cologne match statistics:
| Bayer | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shots on goal | 5 |
| 13 | Shots | 7 |
| 7 | Blocked strikes | 0 |
| 9 | Kicks from the penalty area | 5 |
| 4 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 2 |
| 8 | Offences | 13 |
| 9 | Corner | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 64% | Possession of the ball | 36% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 6 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Safeties by goalkeeper | 2 |
| 672 | Total assists | 376 |
| 554 | Accurate passes | 271 |
| 82% | Accuracy of transmissions | 72% |
