Kiel storks for the DFB Cup again without a chance: 0: 3 against Cologne!

Kiel storks for the DFB Cup again without a chance: 0: 3 against Cologne!

Köln, Deutschland - The horror defeat is perfect! Holstein Kiel struggles with an embarrassing performance. In the tension-charged DFB Cup game, the team from Schleswig-Holstein had to accept a bitter 0: 3 defeat at 1. FC Köln on Tuesday evening. What a disaster! The colossus from the second division gave the "storks" no chance and thus moves into the round of 16.

The shocking start

The Kielers started like the famous horse foot: far too passive and punished immediately! In the 8th minute it was Tim Lemperle who scored 1-0 with a massive header after a cross from Learst Paqarada. The northern German seemed to be in shock, because only in the 14th minute they had their first serious shot on goal through Finn Porath. They only sporadically employed Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe, while the hosts were patiently waiting for counterattacks.

The first half was characterized by a lack of highlights - the game rippled, while Kiel sniffed in, but found no means against the compact Cologne defensive. After the change of sides, the Kielers struggled for more possession, but the sparkling spark was missing. The first compelling chance belonged to the substitute Fiete Arp in the 62nd minute, but no fireworks broke out.

Cologne's victory made perfectly

The storks had their greatest opportunity to equalize in the 82nd minute: Shuto Machino headed the ball on the crossbar! But while the Kielers were worried and fought, the cold shower came again. Lucas Waldschmidt casually placed 2-0 in the 84th minute with a wonderful shot in the upper goal. And when the final whistle almost approached, Waldschmidt laced his double pack in added time to 3-0! A perfect evening for the Cologne team, but a nightmare for Kiel.

The disgrace will remain: Holstein Kiel has been there for nine games now without a win and has failed again in the DFB Cup. That was the third departure in the second round within four years. The question that remains: How long can the team accept this negative spiral?