Cologne cheers: Kainz hits Nuremberg in the 3-1 win!

Cologne cheers: Kainz hits Nuremberg in the 3-1 win!

Köln, Deutschland - The 1. FC Köln catapulted itself into the upper table of the second German Bundesliga with an impressive 3-1 home win over 1. FC Nürnberg. Thanks to the goals of Damion Downs (6th), Denis Huseinbasic (31st) and a decisive penalty of Florian Kainz (17th), the team of coach Gerhard Struber is now taking second place, tied with Elversberg and in front of Paderborn, and thus set a clear sign in the promotion struggle. Kainz 'Tor represented the 2-0 and was the first goal against Nuremberg for twelve years, which the celebrations also inspired, as reported. stated that The Cologne appearance not only inspired the fans, but also increased the competitive pressure in the league.

However, the cup final for the Cologne team brings a dark cloud with it: in the DFB Cup quarter-finals, the horrorless defending champion Bayer Leverkusen is waiting. This will be a real challenge, because Leverkusen has, among other things, the German-Austrian goalkeeper Nicolas Kristof in his ranks, who could make a decisive difference with his experience. The team around Kainz and Ljubicic not only expects the renithal league life, but also a dangerous duel against the best of the league, such as Zeitung reported.

The Cologne residents face an exciting section of the season, where every point counts and every mistake could have serious consequences. The upcoming games are crucial for FC Köln, both in the league and in the cup. Fans and experts are excited to see whether the team will remain on the road to success or whether the unexpected lot will influence their ambitions in the league in the trophy.