Match report

1. FC Nürnberg 1–2 1. FC Köln: Key Moments in 2. Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
1–2
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
May 9, 2025

1. FC Köln secured a vital victory over 1. FC Nürnberg, overcoming an early deficit to triumph 2-1 in the 2. Bundesliga clash. A series of key substitutions and goals turned the tide for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: 1. FC Nürnberg 1–2 1. FC Köln
  • • Goal scorers: J. Antiste (46') for Nürnberg, F. Kainz (67', 90'+0) for Köln
  • • Yellow cards: Fabio Gruber, Tim Drexler, R. Lubach, E. Valentini (Nürnberg); D. Huseinbasic (Köln)
  • • Substitutions: M. Emreli off, T. Kusanović on (46'), Berkay Yılmaz off, O. Villadsen on (76') (Nürnberg); J. Gazibegovic off, L. Maina on (62'), D. Heintz off, J. Schmied on (75') (Köln)

Lineups

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 37 M. Kukučka (G)
  • 5 T. Drexler (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 4 F. Gruber (D)
  • 32 T. Janisch (M)
  • 10 J. Justvan (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 18 R. Lubach (M)
  • 21 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 30 M. Emreli (F)
  • 28 J. Antiste (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 T. Kusanović
  • 2 O. Villadsen
  • 22 E. Valentini
  • 46 L. Chiumento
  • 41 E. Porstner
  • 26 C. Mathenia
  • 6 F. Flick
  • 38 W. Osawe
  • 14 B. Goller

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
  • 25 J. Gazibegović (D)
  • 4 T. Hübers (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 17 L. Paqarada (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 9 L. Waldschmidt (M)
  • 11 F. Kainz (M)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Maina
  • 2 J. Schmied
  • 13 M. Uth
  • 20 P. Pentke
  • 27 I. Rondić
  • 47 M. Olesen
  • 24 J. Pauli
  • 49 N. Telle
  • 42 D. Downs

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    4' 1. FC Köln Var · Penalty cancelled
    T. Lemperle
  2. 1. FC Nürnberg
    42' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Fabio Gruber

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    46' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Emreli · On: T. Kusanović
  4. 1. FC Nürnberg
    46' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Antiste
  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    62' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Tim Drexler

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Köln
    62' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gazibegovic · On: L. Maina
  7. 1. FC Nürnberg
    66' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lubach

    Foul

  8. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kainz · Assist: T. Lemperle
  9. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Heintz · On: J. Schmied
  10. 1. FC Nürnberg
    76' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Berkay Yılmaz · On: O. Villadsen
  11. 1. FC Nürnberg
    85' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tim Janisch · On: E. Valentini
  12. 1. FC Köln
    87' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Huseinbasic

    Foul

  13. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+3 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    E. Valentini

    Argument

  14. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+4 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Lubach · On: L. Chiumento
  15. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+4 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Knoche · On: E. Porstner
  16. 1. FC Köln
    90'+6 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Waldschmidt · On: M. Uth
  17. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kainz · Assist: T. Lemperle

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Nürnberg 1. FC Köln
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 23
Corners 0 8
Total Passes 413 422
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 12
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 340 353
Shots Inside Box 4 13
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 1 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 1. FC Köln's frustration in the early stages when a penalty was canceled by VAR, but they found their rhythm after F. Kainz scored at 67' to level the game.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted decisively with another goal from Kainz in stoppage time (90'+0), securing Köln's victory and leaving Nürnberg searching for answers.