16
19:57
Andy Delort sends a steep cross into the penalty area, but Laborde misses two or three meters.
14
19:55
Thielmann is back again! Hector runs behind Kainz on the left and crosses sharply to the first post. There are three from Cologne and in the end it is Thielmann who nods the ball over the goal from a short distance!
13.
19:54
In the meantime, Cologne has taken control a bit here. Skhiri crosses over Bułka from the baseline, but there is no player at the far post who can convert the high cross.
12.
19:53
There is no offside! Kilian plays a pass up Thielmann’s path, which is completely clear in front of Marcin Bułka. At the end, the goalkeeper spreads himself wide and thus prevents the impact!
10
19:52
Thielmann fires a first shot, but misses the bottom left.
7.
19:51
Incidentally, André Pawlak is on the sidelines today. Steffen Baumgart is serving a suspension from the playoffs.
6.
19:48
A bang can be heard in the background. The reminder: In the event of another incident, the game will be stopped immediately.
5.
19:46
The start of the game is relatively relaxed. The Domstadters cannot yet show themselves offensively.
2.
19:43
The hosts register with a corner from the left, but this flies straight through to the other side.
1.
19:41
1. FC Köln toast. Let the wild ride begin!
19:37
With a delay of almost an hour, the teams step onto the Allianz Riviera lawn side by side. It will not be long!
19:35
The players gather in the catacombs and some already run to the substitution bench.
19:33
It’s almost a bit macabre now that the away block is still the best filled, since the aggression in the stadium was almost certainly instigated by the German fans. Of course, not everyone can be taken hostage. After all, there are more than 10,000 Cologne residents here, of which at most a few 100 are responsible for the trouble.
19:26
Both teams have just warmed up. The Eagles team is just leaving the field and retreating into the catacombs. After the last shots on goal, Cologne should join.
19:19
Again the info: The game between Nice and Cologne is over 7:40 p.m kicked off. In the event of another incident, the immediate demolition follows.
19:08
Incidentally, Jonas Hector also made an announcement to the fans. In it he emphasized how much he and the team would like the game and that the spectators should please remain calm. Of course, he was primarily targeting the ultras.
19:00
Now there is an official announcement! The game is supposed to start at 7:40 p.m. However, at the slightest sign of trouble in the stands, the game will definitely be abandoned. So it starts in about 40 minutes. We stay tuned!
18:58
The three goalkeepers from OGC Nice have returned to the field and pass the ball to each other. This is probably a sign that the game will take place.
18:55
The stadium is completely empty apart from a few seats up to a few thousand seats. A cancellation of the game is also in the room.
18:49
Without being able to verify anything, Cologne fans apparently tried to gain access to the Nice block. Fireworks were also set off. If that were the case, it would definitely be extremely bitter for the thousands of supporters who wanted to enjoy a nice Euro Cup evening peacefully here.
18:42
The UFEA has just announced that the kick-off will be delayed for the time being because of violent riots between people from both fan camps in the stadium and in the stands.
18:38
UEFA has appointed Luís Godinho to referee this match. Line judges Rui Teixeira and Pedro Mota support the Portuguese.
18:33
It took Nice and Cologne more than one good season to qualify for this year’s competition. In August, Le Gym beat Maccabi Tel Aviv after extra time. Alexis Claude-Maurice and Alexis Beka Beka scored the winning goals. In the end, things were a little more relaxed at 1. FC. After a first-leg defeat against Fehérvár FC, the Cologne side won 0-3 in Hungary.
18:30
OGC Nice and 1. FC Köln have only met twice. In 1974 the two teams played the round of 16 of the European Cup Winners’ Cup and after Cologne lost the first leg in Nice, they won the second leg comfortably 4-0 to qualify for the next round.
18:20
Steffen Baumgart takes a completely different approach compared to his counterpart. The billy goats won 2:4 at VfL Wolfsburg, so the head coach sees no reason to change players. From goalkeeper Schwäbe to Jonas Hector and Ellyes Skhiri to Florian Kainz, all regular players are back in the starting line-up.
18:12
Perhaps the bad performance in the league also plays a part in today’s line-up. Compared to the recent 0-1 draw against AS Monaco, Lucien Favre has rotated to six positions. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, Yousef Atal, Melvin Bard, Mattia Viti, Aaron Ramsey and Nicolas Pépé are either on the bench or not at all. Marcin Bułka, Joe Bryan, Jordan Lotomba, Alexis Beka Beka, Hichem Boudaoui and Sofiane Diop are allowed to start.
18:04
The opponent is, of all people, the French first division club OGC Nice, who have two former Gladbachers in important positions in coach Lucien Favre and central defender Dante. However, the duo has not yet been able to put their stamp on the season so far. After six games, the Côte D’Azur side have just five points, level on points with one relegation zone.
17:56
For the first time in four years, the people of Cologne are back in a European competition. At that time, despite a home win over Arsenal London, they were eliminated in the group stage. This time the Cologne team seem more stable, a little better prepared and are even back in sixth place in the league. Accordingly, the goal of the Baumgart-Elf is clear: The next round is welcome.
17:35
1. FC Köln is back! At the start of the Europa Conference League, the Domstädter are guests at the OGC Nice. Warm welcome!