Bundesliga: TSG Hoffenheim snatches their second win in a row from 1. FC Köln

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Finkgräfe’s goal premiere is not enough

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The relegation-threatened 1. FC Köln was only able to temporarily get its fans into a carnival mood before the Rose Monday parade. Coach Timo Schultz’s team drew 1-1 (0-0) at TSG Hoffenheim on Sunday evening and only gave up the victory in stoppage time. Max Finkgräfe gave the guests the lead with a free kick goal in the 79th minute. Substitute Andrej Kramaric equalized (90+4).

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In front of 23,020 spectators, the host European Cup candidate was long closer to victory in a very mediocre game. After the end of the 21st matchday in the Bundesliga, coach Pellegrino Matarazzo and his team have now been without a three-pointer for seven games.
A week after the 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, the Cologne team failed to increase the gap to FSV Mainz 05 and SV Darmstadt 98 in the table cellar and are five points behind 1. FC Union Berlin in the relegation place.

Even on his one-year anniversary in Kraichgau, Matarazzo was unable to turn things around for the harmless Hoffenheim team. TSG only won one of the last twelve games – and is still lagging behind in terms of demands and form.

Immediately after the break, there were also protests in the Sinsheim stadium against the planned investor entry into the German Football League (DFL). Apples flew onto the lawn from the Cologne curve. The visiting fans also showed a poster, probably with the likeness of TSG patron Dietmar Hopp as a caricature in the crosshairs. Referee Christian Dingert interrupted the game for a few minutes.

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55. Al-Ittihad | King Abdullah Sports City | Points Ø: 2.19 | Audience average: 37,061

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Capacity: 62,345 | League games in 2023: 16

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54. Corinthians | Neo Quimica Arena | Points Ø: 1.76 | Audience average: 37,583

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Capacity: 49,205 | League games in 2023: 25

53. RC Lens | Stade Bollaert-Delelis | Points Ø: 2.37 | Audience average: 37,874

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Capacity: 38,223 | League games in 2023: 19

52. Juventus | Allianz Stadium | Points Ø: 2.25 | Audience average: 38,526

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Capacity: 41,507 | League games in 2023: 20

51. FC Porto | Estádio do Dragão | Points Ø: 2.5 | Audience average: 38,548

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Capacity: 50,033 | League games in 2023: 16

50. Fenerbahce | Ülker Stadyumu FB | Points Ø: 2.28 | Audience average: 38,719

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Capacity: 47,834 | League games in 2023: 18

49. Everton FC | Goodison Park | Points Ø: 1.1 | Audience average: 39,177

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Capacity: 39,571 | League games in 2023: 21

48. Tigres UANL | Estadio Universitario | Points Ø: 1.67 | Audience average: 39,427

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Capacity: 41,886 | League games in 2023: 18

47. Chelsea | Stamford Bridge | Points Ø: 1.18 | Audience average: 39,900

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Capacity: 40,853 | League games in 2023: 22

46. ​​Sunderland | Stadium of Light | Points Ø: 1.47 | Audience average: 40,456

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Capacity: 48,707 | League games in 2023: 19

45. Barca | Olimpic Lluís Companies | Points Ø: 2.4 | Audience average: 40,737

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Capacity: 55,926 | League games in 2023: 10

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44. Valencia | Mestalla | Points Ø: 1.58 | Audience average: 41,532

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Capacity: 49,430 | League games in 2023: 19

43. Werder | Weser Stadium | Points Ø: 1.17 | Audience average: 41,591

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Capacity: 42,100 | League games in 2023: 18

42. Aston Villa | Villa Park | Points Ø: 2.5 | Audience average: 41,594

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Capacity: 42,682 | League games in 2023: 20

There are no official figures available for two home games

41. Galatasaray | RAMS Park | Points Ø: 2.9 | Audience average: 42,479

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Capacity: 52,223 | League games in 2023: 20

40. Kaiserslautern | Fritz Walter Stadium | Points Ø: 1.42 | Audience average: 42,826

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Capacity: 48,500 | League games in 2023: 17

39. O. Lyon | Groupama Stadium | Points Ø: 1.35 | Audience average: 43,423

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Capacity: 59,186 | League games in 2023: 20

38. Beijing Guoan | Workers Stadium | Points Ø: 1.87 | Audience average: 43,769

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Capacity: 68,000 | League games in 2023: 15

37. Athletic Bilbao | San Mamés | Points Ø: 1.62 | Audience average: 44,206

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Capacity: 53,289 | League games in 2023: 21

36. FC Sao Paulo | Estádio Cicero Pompeu de Toledo | Points Ø: 2.04 | Audience average: 44,307

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Capacity: 72,039 | League games in 2023: 24

35. Lazio Rome | Olympia di Roma | Points Ø: 1.9 | Audience average: 44,639

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Capacity: 73,261 | League games in 2023: 20

34. RB Leipzig | Red Bull Arena | Points Ø: 2.33 | Audience average: 45,708

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Capacity: 47,069 | League games in 2023: 18

33. SSC Napoli | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona | Points Ø: 1.7 | Audience average: 46,398

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Capacity: 54,726 | League games in 2023: 20

32. PSG | Parc des Princes | Points Ø: 2.05 | Audience average: 46,417

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Capacity: 49,691 | League games in 2023: 20

31. Feyenoord | De Kuip | Points Ø: 2.33 | Audience average: 47,083

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Capacity: 47,500 | League games in 2023: 18

30. Atlanta United | Mercedes Benz Stadium | Points Ø: 2.0 | Audience average: 47,526

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Capacity: 73,019 | League games in 2023: 17

29. Glasgow Rangers | Ibrox Stadium | Points Ø: 2.29 | Audience average: 49,155

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Capacity: 50,987 | League games in 2023: 14

28. Hertha BSC | Olympic Stadium | Points Ø: 1.47 | Audience average: 49,531

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Capacity: 74,667 | League games in 2023: 17

27. Real Betis | Benito Villamarin | Points Ø: 1.63 | Audience average: 49,796

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Capacity: 60,721 | League games in 2023: 19

26. 1. FC Cologne | RheinEnergieSTADION | Points Ø: 1.0 | Audience average: 49,800

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Capacity: 50,000 | League games in 2023: 17

25. VfB Stuttgart | MHPArena | Points Ø: 1.78 | Audience average: 50,297

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Capacity: 60449 | League games in 2023: 18

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

24. Gladbach | Borussia Park | Points Ø: 1.53 | Audience average: 52,016

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Capacity: 54,042 | League games in 2023: 17

23. Newcastle | St James’ Park | Points Ø: 2.2 | Audience average: 52,107

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Capacity: 52,338 | League games in 2023: 20

22. Liverpool | Anfield | Points Ø: 2.47 | Audience average: 52,436

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Capacity: 57,600 | League games in 2023: 19

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

21. E. Frankfurt | Deutsche Bank Park | Points Ø: 2.0 | Audience average: 53,006

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Capacity: 56,500 | League games in 2023: 17

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

20. Man City | Etihad Stadium | Points Ø: 2.68 | Audience average: 53,305

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Capacity: 55,017 | League games in 2023: 19

There are no official figures available for a home game

19. Ajax | Johan Cruijff ArenA | Points Ø: 2.06 | Audience average: 53,767

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Capacity: 55,600 | League games in 2023: 18

18. HSV | Volksparkstadion | Points Ø: 2.56 | Audience average: 56,323

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Capacity: 57,000 | League games in 2023: 16

17. Flamengo | Estádio Mario Filho | Points Ø: 2.13 | Audience average: 56,689

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Capacity: 78,838 | League games in 2023: 22

16. Atlético Madrid | Civitas Metropolitano | Points Ø: 2.68 | Audience average: 57,285

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Capacity: 70,460 | League games in 2023: 22

15. Celtic Glasgow | Celtic Park | Points Ø: 2.45 | Audience average: 58,655

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Capacity: 60,832 | League games in 2023: 20

14. Benfica | Estádio da Luz | Points Ø: 2.44 | Audience average: 59,125

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Capacity: 64,642 | League games in 2023: 16

13. O. Marseille | Velodromes | Points Ø: 1.94 | Audience average: 59,301

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Capacity: 67,394 | League games in 2023: 18

12. Arsenal | Emirates Stadium | Points Ø: 2.13 | Audience average: 60,199

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Capacity: 60,704 | League games in 2023: 22

11. Schalke | Veltins Arena | Points Ø: 1.53 | Audience average: 61,336

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Capacity: 62,271 | League games in 2023: 17

10. Real Madrid | Santiago Bernabeu | Points Ø: 2.45 | Audience average: 61,499

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Capacity: 81,044 | League games in 2023: 20

Due to renovation work, not all capacity was available

9. Spurs | Tottenham Stadium | Points Ø: 1.95 | Audience average: 61,566

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Capacity: 62,062 | League games in 2023: 19

8. AS Roma | Olympia di Roma | Points Ø: 2.19 | Audience average: 62,133

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Capacity: 73,261 | League games in 2023: 21

7. West Ham | London Stadium | Points Ø: 1.84 | Audience average: 62,470

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Capacity: 62,500 | League games in 2023: 19

6. AC Milan | Giuseppe Meazza | Points Ø: 2.15 | Audience average: 71,449

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Capacity: 75,923 | League games in 2023: 20

5. Inter Milan | Giuseppe Meazza | Points Ø: 2.19 | Audience average: 72,960

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Capacity: 75,923 | League games in 2023: 21

4. Man United | Old Trafford | Points Ø: 2.27 | Audience average: 73,586

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Capacity: 74,879 | League games in 2023: 22

3. FC Bayern | Allianz Arena | Points Ø: 2.35 | Audience average: 75,003

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Capacity: 75,024 | League games in 2023: 17

2. BVB | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK | Points Ø: 2.37 | Audience average: 81,312

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Capacity: 81,365 | League games in 2023: 15

The many loud Cologne fans who traveled along temporarily transformed the arena into a home game for their FC. For the guests, who had to play without the injured offensive players Davie Selke, Mark Uth and Luca Waldschmidt, Luca Kilian played in central defense for the ill Timo Hübers.

At TSG, head of defense Florian Grillitsch was already acting as a ball distributor from the back in the build-up game, but there was initially a problem in the front third. Ihlas Bebou missed after just under a quarter of an hour from a promising position. Goal scorer Kramaric surprisingly sat on the bench for the time being.

With energetic duels and tactical discipline, the Cologne team mostly kept their opponents away from their own goal. However, goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe (25th) had to save with his foot when a deflected shot from Wout Weghorst was taken. And just before the break, the Dutchman spooned the ball over the crossbar from the turn.

Otherwise, TSG’s game lacked speed and movement to put the relegation candidates in trouble more often. The Cologne team had even less to attack in the first half with striker Jan Thielmann in his 100th league game – but the 19-year-old Finkgräfe then fooled TSG keeper Oliver Baumann with a precise free kick into the right corner, which was also his first in the Bundesliga -hit was. Kramaric ripped the guests out of all their dreams of victory in stoppage time.

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