1. FC Köln vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen (09.11.2022)

In an exhilarating Bundesliga match on the 9th of November, 2022, FC Köln faced off against Bayer 04 Leverkusen at their home ground. The match was tightly contested and saw a plethora of strategic maneuvers from both sides in terms of substitutions and tactical adjustments.

FC Köln drew first blood as B. Schmitz found the back of the net in the 30th minute with a well-placed shot, sending the home fans into a frenzy. Köln's lead, however, would not go unchallenged. The second half marked a pivotal point in the match as Bayer Leverkusen made a triple substitution at the 59th minute. E. Palacios, J. Tah, and A. Hložek all came onto the field in a move that aimed to revitalize the Leverkusen side.

Just two minutes after the substitutions, FC Köln responded with their own tactical change. B. Schmitz, who had scored Köln's goal earlier, made way for a fresh pair of legs in the first of several substitutions for the home team.

Leverkusen's strategic changes paid dividends only six minutes later when N. Amiri leveled the score with a normal goal at the 65th minute. This was followed by a stunning go-ahead goal by M. Diaby in the 71st minute, turning the game on its head and giving Leverkusen the lead. Leverkusen's ability to stage a comeback highlighted their resilience and tactical acumen.

As time ticked away, FC Köln made further attempts to salvage the game, making additional substitutions with L. Maina, F. Kainz, and S. Adamyan entering the fray in the 74th and 80th minutes, respectively. However, despite their efforts, the home side couldn't find the equalizer.

The closing minutes of the game grew tense, with tempers flaring and cards being shown. Jan Thielmann of FC Köln and Robert Andrich of Bayer Leverkusen both received yellow cards in the 84th minute, followed by another caution for Leverkusen's Kerem Demirbay in the 89th minute, underscoring the fiercely competitive nature of the match.

In one final push, Leverkusen made their fifth and final substitution as J. Frimpong entered the field in the 90th minute, helping to secure the victory and three vital points for the visitors. The match concluded with Bayer 04 Leverkusen emerging victorious, a testament to their strategic changes and fighting spirit, leaving FC Köln to reflect on what might have been.

Lineup 1. FC Köln

Lineup Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Substitutes 1. FC Köln

Substitutes Bayer 04 Leverkusen

1. FC Köln

The club's nickname is Die Geißböcke, which refers to the club's mascot, a goat named Hennes. The mascot is named after a former player and later manager of the football club, Hennes Weisweiler. The club colours are red and white. The club plays its matches at the Müngersdorfer Stadion, which is known as the RheinEnergieStadion for sponsorship reasons. It has a capacity of 49,698 for league matches.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

The nickname of the club is Die Werkself. The club colours are red and black. Home matches are played at the BayArena stadium, which holds 30,210 spectators per league, while a capacity of 29,412 seats is used for international matches. The club has been based here since 1958.

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