Cologne aggressive from the start
Cologne’s big pound in the first half: good pressing, great willingness to tackle and a strong goal rush. Gladbach was overrun and had the sophisticated Cologne matchplan of Coach Nothing to oppose Steffen Baumgart.
Two player changes after the change of sides (Kramer for Neuhaus and Netz for Lainer) by Gladbach coach Adi Hütter brought the hosts at least halfway on par with Cologne. The guests did not get any more goals in the second 45 minutes. Embolo’s goal (85th) was the result of the home side improving their performance towards the end of the game – but the goal definitely came too late for Gladbach.
Gladbach in Freiburg, Cologne against Bielefeld
Gladbach will play next matchday in Freiburg (Saturday, 3.30 p.m.), Cologne against Arminia Bielefeld (Saturday, 3.30 p.m.).