Cologne triumphs in the DFB Cup: Kiel remains without a win and desperate!

Cologne triumphs in the DFB Cup: Kiel remains without a win and desperate!

A shock for Holstein Kiel! The Bundesliga climber, who is still waiting for the first victory in the league, had to take an embarrassing defeat in the DFB Cup. In the fight for moving into the round of 16, the troubled second division team 1. FC Köln was swept off the scene with a clear 3-0! Coach Gerhard Struber can breathe a sigh of relief through the goals of Tim Lemperle and the substitute Luca Waldschmidt and finally enjoys a little rest again.

The Kiel, on the other hand, are deep in the misery in the previous season. After the bitter end in the cup, the team of coach Marcel Rapp urgently needs a victory against 1. FC Heidenheim to polish up morality again. For FC Köln, the next chance is available on Saturday at Hertha BSC to finally leave the crisis behind.

Cologne in top form - Kiel without a punch

The Cologne team was not impressed by the start and literally murdered the Kiel defense. With a powerful way of playing, they left no doubt and took the lead early through Lemperle, who was able to overcome the Holstein defense with a header. The team from Kiel, which also lurks for a win in the Bundesliga, had little to oppose in this game and was only able to rely on goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe, who was celebrated for his glossy parades.

This is how Kiel only succeeded in a touch of rearing up in the second half, but the change from Rapp deflected without effect. Even the Jann-Fiete ARP, formerly playing for Bayern Munich, could not give any impulses. Shuto Machino's shot, which failed on the crossbar with a header shortly before the end, was the last desperate attempt. Instead, Waldschmidt made the final decision and brought the Cologne team to the next cup round! One thing is certain: Holstein Kiel has to pull himself together as soon as possible, otherwise the season threatens to become a disaster!