Karlsruher SC triumphs in the promotion battle thanks to Cologne's own goal!

Karlsruher SC triumphs in the promotion battle thanks to Cologne's own goal!

In a thrilling encounter in the 2nd Bundesliga, an unfortunate own goal decided the game between Karlsruher SC and 1. FC Köln. On matchday 24, Karlsruhe won 1-0 at their home Wildparkstadion, and the tragic hero of the evening was Timo Hübers, whose failed attempt to clear a cross from Christoph Kobald bounced into his own net. This own goal came in the 52nd minute and turned out to be the decisive goal laola1.at reported. Despite Cologne's resistance and greater possession of the ball, the guests were unable to equalize.

The first half of the game was characterized by an intense battle. While Cologne had more possession of the ball, they were unable to create any significant chances. A header from Dominique Heintz and an opportunity from Damion Downs both ended in the hands of KSC keeper Max Weiß. Another annoyance for FC was the injury-related substitution of Linton Maina, who had to make way for Imad Rondić in the 39th minute. Despite some efforts in the final phase, including an almost successful solo by Fabian Schleusener in stoppage time, how bundesliga.com KSC remained safe with a disciplined defense and secured three important points in the promotion battle.

The victory catapults Karlsruhe to ninth place in the table, while Cologne remains in third place and thus missed a great opportunity to take first place. FC coach Gerhard Struber will have to question his team's defensive weaknesses, especially after the victory was so close. The KSC, on the other hand, can look forward to a successful evening in which the decisive goal resulted from a misunderstood moment by an opponent.