Cologne crowns the autumn champion after 1-0 against Kaiserslautern!

The 1. FC Köln has secured the autumn championship in the 2nd Bundesliga with a passionate 1-0 win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The crucial goal fell in the 33rd minute through the Austrian legionnaire Dejan Ljubicic, who promoted a perfect flank from Maina into the net. Despite a powerful game in the second round of Kaiserslautern, Cologne was able to save the narrow lead over time after the Cologne Defensive repeatedly shone on decisive moments, as kicker.de . This is already the fourth 1-0 away victory in a row for the Cologne residents, who now sit on the top of the table with 31 points.

In the intensive duel on the Betzenberg, both teams had their opportunities, but Cologne was more efficient. The Lauterers, who had more possession of the ball, did not make enough powerful enough, while the Cologne residents relied on a quick counterattack. After the awarded chance of Mause in the 58th minute and a variety of other offensive actions by the Lauterer, Cologne goalkeeper Schwäbe was particularly challenged, who could parry some dangerous shots. Ultimately, it remained 1-0, which Cologne secured the place in the sun, as well as "https://www.laola1.at/de/Red/fussball/international/2--liga/dejan-ljubic-schiesst-koeln-zur-herbstmeisterschaft/"> laola1.at

The next Saturday it goes on

With this victory, the Cologne team optimistically go into the winter break, while Kaiserslautern will spend the second half of the season in ninth place, only three points behind second place. Cologne will open the new year on January 18 against Hamburger SV, while Kaiserslautern will play a home game against Ulm.