The women of the 1st FC Köln lose their highlight game against FC Bayern Munich 0: 3 (0: 2). In front of 35,711 spectators there are still radiant faces afterwards.
Everything was prepared for a perfect Cologne football Saturday in Müngersdorf. In bright sunshine and temperatures around 18 degrees, numerous fans found themselves around the stadium in the morning. During a colorful supporting program, the spectators at the family festival in front of the stadium got on the game against the championship favorite FC Bayern Munich.
Before kick-off, pianist Thelonious Hermann from Stadtglamper and the Cologne women’s choir Veedelperlen created a good atmosphere before kick-off. The 90 minutes were less surprising afterwards. Although FC also offered the reigning German champion before the eyes of the male FC team, FC Bayern, which was peppered with international and national stars, presented itself too much.
Carolin Simon brought the guests into the lead after eight minutes, although FC goalkeeper Aurora Mikalsen did not look good at the distance shot. Pernille Harder increased to 2-0 before the break before Sydney Lohmann put it 3-0 shortly after half -time. In the meantime, FC did not want to score her own goal in the fourth attempt under trainer Britta Carlson, so that the result remained in the end.
However, the mood in the stadium did not detract from the 35,711 fans. They continued to celebrate every successful action by their team and ensured a record record this season. “It is always something special to play here in Cologne in front of such a backdrop,” enthused Laura Vogt despite the 0: 3 defeat. “The city and all people are behind the club. It was therefore still a great day, even if the result is annoying. “
While Vogt’s own plant was allowed to play against Werder Bremen in the RheinEnergieStadion last year, it was a premiere for the Austrian Laura Feiersinger. “The spectators push extremely. You perceive it before the game, even in the game. Every single campaign is celebrated, that is wearing an immensely,” said the national player.
In general, there was “a positive and a sad side” on Sunday. The current leaders presented himself too strong for the Cologne women on this day. “Bavaria had a good day today, they also played better than in the first leg. Then it is of course difficult to survive a world-class team,” said Feiersinger. However, it was important that the FC did not fall apart after the 0: 2.
Trainer Britta Carlson also agreed after the game. “Despite the early goal, the team did not break in. I can’t blame the players, they have bitten through.” With the result, the former international was “of course not happy”, but the atmosphere made a lot to make a lot on Sunday. “It was outstanding to play in front of this backdrop. To play over 35,000 fans who always drive us even when they are behind, makes us grateful.”
Bavaria’s coach Alexander Straus also got into enthusiasm. “It was fantastic. The city and the club can be proud of its fans,” said the Norwegian and addressed encouraging words to the Cologne women: “You can be satisfied today, even if you have certainly imagined a different result. It was also a special game for us.”