Match report

1. FC Köln Defeat Union Berlin 3-2 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
3–2
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
May 11, 2024

1. FC Köln staged a dramatic comeback to beat Union Berlin 3-2 at home, turning around an early two-goal deficit with goals from Florian Kainz, Sebastian Tigges, and Daniel Downs. Despite going behind twice through Robin Knoche and Karim Matmour's penalties for Union Berlin, the hosts showed remarkable resilience to clinch victory.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln 3–2 Union Berlin
  • • Robin Knoche (15') opened scoring for Union Berlin
  • • Karim Volland scored a penalty for Union Berlin at 19'
  • • Florian Kainz equalized from the spot in the first half
  • • Sebastian Tigges and Daniel Downs secured the win with late goals

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
  • 2 B. Schmitz (D)
  • 4 T. Hübers (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 35 M. Finkgräfe (D)
  • 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 40 F. Alidou (M)
  • 9 L. Waldschmidt (M)
  • 11 F. Kainz (M)
  • 23 S. Adamyan (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Maina
  • 21 S. Tigges
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 13 M. Uth
  • 42 D. Downs
  • 22 J. Christensen
  • 29 J. Thielmann
  • 20 P. Pentke
  • 18 R. Carstensen

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 4 Diogo Leite (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 26 J. Roussillon (M)
  • 7 B. Aaronson (F)
  • 6 R. Gosens (F)
  • 10 K. Volland (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Haberer
  • 16 B. Hollerbach
  • 11 C. Bedia
  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 18 J. Juranović
  • 37 A. Schwolow
  • 14 Y. Vertessen
  • 3 P. Jaeckel
  • 20 A. Laïdouni

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    15' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Knoche · Assist: Christopher Trimmel
  2. Union Berlin
    17' Union Berlin Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Doekhi
  3. Union Berlin
    19' Union Berlin Goal · Penalty
    K. Volland
  4. 1. FC Köln
    20' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Waldschmidt · On: L. Maina
  5. 1. FC Köln
    36' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    B. Schmitz

    Foul

  6. Union Berlin
    44' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Rani Khedira

    Foul

  7. 1. FC Köln
    45' 1. FC Köln Goal · Penalty
    F. Kainz
  8. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Adamyan · On: S. Tigges
  9. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Schmitz · On: D. Heintz
  10. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rani Khedira · On: Janik Haberer
  11. 1. FC Köln
    53' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Eric Martel

    Foul

  12. Union Berlin
    54' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: B. Hollerbach
  13. Union Berlin
    54' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Volland · On: C. Bedia
  14. Union Berlin
    60' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Roussillon · On: L. Tousart
  15. 1. FC Köln
    61' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Eric Martel · On: M. Uth
  16. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: J. Juranovic
  17. 1. FC Köln
    74' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Huseinbasic

    Foul

  18. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Alidou · On: D. Downs
  19. Union Berlin
    84' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    J. Juranovic

    Time wasting

  20. 1. FC Köln
    87' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tigges · Assist: M. Uth
  21. 1. FC Köln
    90'+2 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Downs · Assist: L. Maina

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Union Berlin
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 65%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 441 262
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 3.20 1.58
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 339 170
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin's early two-goal lead through Robin Knoche and Karim Volland’s penalty was reversed when Florian Kainz scored a penalty for 1. FC Köln, bringing the score to 2-1 at half-time.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the second half with Sebastian Tigges' goal (87'), which gave 1. FC Köln the lead they would not relinquish, despite Union Berlin's late pressure.