On 19 August, one of the matches of the 1st round of the German football championship took place. Borussia D (Dortmund) and Cologne (Germany) met.
German Championship, 1st round
Borussia D (Dortmund ) - Cologne (Germany) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Malen (88)
Warnings: Malen (90+1)
In a long-awaited Bundesliga match, Borussia Dortmund hosted FC Koln at the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium. The atmosphere in the hall was tense, with fans eagerly awaiting a thrilling match between these formidable teams. As soon as the referee's whistle sounded to start the game, both teams showed their intent and determination to take all three points. The first half remained goalless as both teams created promising chances but failed to score. At half-time, the score was 0-0, and the game was evenly poised in the second half. The beginning of the second half was marked by the appearance of new players in the line-up of both teams. In the 52nd minute FC Koln made the first substitution, replacing D. Zelke with S. Adamyan. Adamyan. Borussia Dortmund quickly responded with the first substitution in the 59th minute: E. Kahn replaced F. Nmecha. The hosts didn't stop there and a few minutes later made a second substitution: S. Haller was replaced by young sensational player J. FC Koln also made changes in the line-up, replacing L. Waldschmidt with M. Olesen in the 66th minute. A few seconds later another substitution took place - F. Kainz was replaced by M. Finkgrafe. On 70 minutes Borussia Dortmund made a third substitution: team captain M. Reus came on the pitch instead of K. Adeyemi.
The match seemed doomed to a draw until the 88th minute when Borussia Dortmund finally broke the deadlock. At one point, D. Malen scored a stunning goal, putting his team ahead and delighting the fans. This goal proved to be the decisive one in the match as the first half score became 1-0 in favour of Borussia Dortmund. After the final whistle, Borussia Dortmund celebrated a hard-fought victory. It was a tense match in which both teams showed their talent and determination. The substitutions made by the managers of both teams played a significant role in the outcome of the match. The late substitution of R. Bensebaini for J. Bynoe-Gittens in the 84th minute, as well as the substitution of J. Ryerson for T. Hazaza. Ryerson for T. Hazard allowed Borussia to maintain a solid defence and secure the victory. FC Koln also made a late substitution, with R. Carstensen replacing L. Kilian in the 90th minute. However, the match did not end without a scandal: in the 90th minute, Borussia Dortmund striker D. Malen received a yellow card. Despite this remark, his goal, scored earlier, became decisive for the team's victory. In conclusion, the match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Koln was exciting and showed the passion and skill of both teams. Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a score of 1-0 in a tense battle. Exciting moments and substitutions throughout the match made it unforgettable for players and fans alike.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Bochum vs Borussia D, Cologne vs Wolfsburg.
| Borussia D | Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 13 | Kicks | 11 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
| 13 | Offences | 11 |
| 6 | Corner | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 67% | Ball possession | 33% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 700 | Total assists | 336 |
| 617 | Accurate assists | 260 |
| 88% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |