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The match is underway. 1. FC Cologne have kicked-off.

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In the minute 1, Ball safe as Union Berlin is awarded a throw-in in their half.

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Can 1. FC Cologne capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Union Berlin's half?

3'

Union Berlin needs to be cautious. 1. FC Cologne have an attacking throw-in.

3'

In the minute 3, In Cologne 1. FC Cologne attack through Benno Schmitz. The finish is off target, however.

3' Deniz Aytekin awards Union Berlin a goal kick.

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Free kick 1. FC Cologne.

4' In the minute 4, Luca Waldschmidt is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

5' Play has been resumed.

6'

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne just outside Union Berlin's area.

6' In the minute 6, Luca Waldschmidt is back on his feet again.

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1. FC Cologne are coming forward and Luca Waldschmidt gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

6' Goal kick for Union Berlin at RheinEnergieStadion.

7' In the minute 7, It's a goal kick for the away team in Cologne.

8' Throw-in Union Berlin.

8' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

9'

In the minute 9, Throw-in high up the field for 1. FC Cologne in Cologne.

9' Union Berlin have a goal kick.

10'

1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.

10'

In the minute 10, Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

11' Throw-in for Union Berlin at RheinEnergieStadion.

12'

Union Berlin to take a throw-in in 1. FC Cologne territory.

12'

In the minute 12, Ball goes out of play for a 1. FC Cologne goal kick.

13'

Free kick for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

14' Union Berlin have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

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In the minute 14, Throw-in for Union Berlin close to the penalty box.

15' Christopher Trimmel with an assist there.

16'

In the minute 16, Corner awarded to Union Berlin.

18' Union Berlin have been awarded a penalty...

19' Goal! The away team extend their lead to 0-2 thanks to a penalty from Kevin Volland.

20'

In the minute 20, Timo Schultz (1. FC Cologne) is making a 1 substitution, with Linton Maina replacing Luca Waldschmidt.

22' Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to Union Berlin in their own half.

23'

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

23'

In the minute 23, Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne.

24' Deniz Aytekin awards the away team a throw-in.

25' Union Berlin awarded a throw-in in their own half.

25' In the minute 25, In Cologne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

26' Corner awarded to Union Berlin.

26'

1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.

27'

In the minute 27, 1. FC Cologne have a dangerous throw-in.

28'

1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.

29' It's a goal kick for the away team in Cologne.

30'

In the minute 30, Attention is being given to 1. FC Cologne’s Eric Martel and play has been suspended briefly.

31' Play has been resumed.

31'

Eric Martel returns to the field for 1. FC Cologne after picking up a slight injury.

31'

In the minute 31, Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

33' Kevin Volland (Union Berlin) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

33'

Free kick for 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

33' In the minute 33, Deniz Aytekin awards the away team a throw-in.

34'

Deniz Aytekin signals a 1. FC Cologne throw-in in Union Berlin's half.

35'

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne at RheinEnergieStadion.

35'

In the minute 35, 1. FC Cologne push forward at RheinEnergieStadion and Faride Alidou gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Union Berlin defence.

36'

1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

36' Benno Schmitz is booked for the home team.

36' In the minute 36, Free kick for Union Berlin in their own half.

37' In Cologne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

37' In Cologne, Jerome Roussillon of Union Berlin is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

38' In the minute 38, Throw-in for Union Berlin in their own half.

39' Ball goes out of play for a Union Berlin goal kick.

40'

Free kick for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

41'

In the minute 41, Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

42' In Cologne, Union Berlin push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

43'

Deniz Aytekin signals a throw-in for 1. FC Cologne, close to Union Berlin's area.

44'

In the minute 44, Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

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In the minute 44, Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

44'

An attacking 1. FC Cologne player has been brought down in the area ... It's a penalty!

44'

An attacking 1. FC Cologne player has been brought down in the area ... It's a penalty!

44' At RheinEnergieStadion, Rani Khedira has been yellow-carded for the away team.

45'

In the minute 45, Florian Kainz keeps 1. FC Cologne in contention with a penalty, making the score 1-2.

45'

In the minute 45, Florian Kainz keeps 1. FC Cologne in contention with a penalty, making the score 1-2.

45' + 2

The 1st half is prolonged by 5 minutes of added time.

45' + 2

The 1st half is prolonged by 5 minutes of added time.

45' + 2 Goal kick for Union Berlin at RheinEnergieStadion.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Throw-in for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Throw-in for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

45' + 4

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne.

45' + 4

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne.

45' + 5

Ball safe as 1. FC Cologne is awarded a throw-in in their half.

45' + 5

Ball safe as 1. FC Cologne is awarded a throw-in in their half.

45' + 5 In the minute 45, Throw-in Union Berlin.

45' The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

46' Union Berlin kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!

46' In the minute 46, Janik Haberer is replacing Rani Khedira for the away team.

46' Timo Schultz is making the team's 2 substitution at RheinEnergieStadion with Dominique Heintz replacing Benno Schmitz.

46'

1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.

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1. FC Cologne awarded a throw-in in their own half.

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In the minute 46, Steffen Tigges is on a sub for Sargis Adamyan for 1. FC Cologne.

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In the minute 46, Steffen Tigges is on a sub for Sargis Adamyan for 1. FC Cologne.

47' Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to Union Berlin in their own half.

48'

1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

48'

1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

49' In the minute 49, Free kick for Union Berlin in their own half.

50'

1. FC Cologne are pushing forward but Faride Alidou's finish is wide of the goal.

50'

1. FC Cologne are pushing forward but Faride Alidou's finish is wide of the goal.

50' Union Berlin have a goal kick.

52'

In the minute 52, Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

52'

In the minute 52, Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

53'

1. FC Cologne's Eric Martel has been booked in Cologne.

53'

1. FC Cologne's Eric Martel has been booked in Cologne.

53' Union Berlin awarded a free kick in their own half.

54' In the minute 54, The away team have replaced Brenden Aaronson with Benedict Hollerbach. This is the 2 substitution made today by Marco Grote.

54' Marco Grote is making the team's 3 substitution at RheinEnergieStadion with Chris Bedia replacing Kevin Volland.

55' Throw-in for Union Berlin at RheinEnergieStadion.

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In the minute 56, Can 1. FC Cologne get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Union Berlin's half?

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In the minute 56, Can 1. FC Cologne get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Union Berlin's half?

57' Jerome Roussillon for Union Berlin drives towards goal at RheinEnergieStadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

57' Jerome Roussillon is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

58' In the minute 58, The match in Cologne is underway once more.

59' Union Berlin have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

59' Deniz Aytekin awards the home team a throw-in.

60'

In the minute 60, Can Union Berlin get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in 1. FC Cologne's half?

60' The away team has substituted Jerome Roussillon with Lucas Tousart. Marco Grote is thus making his 4 change.

61'

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

61'

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

61'

In the minute 61, The home team replace Eric Martel with Mark Uth.

61'

In the minute 61, The home team replace Eric Martel with Mark Uth.

62'

Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne close to the penalty box.

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Throw-in for 1. FC Cologne close to the penalty box.

62'

Union Berlin needs to be cautious. 1. FC Cologne have an attacking throw-in.

62'

Union Berlin needs to be cautious. 1. FC Cologne have an attacking throw-in.

63'

In the minute 63, Throw-in high up the field for 1. FC Cologne in Cologne.

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In the minute 63, Throw-in high up the field for 1. FC Cologne in Cologne.

63'

1. FC Cologne have a dangerous throw-in.

63'

1. FC Cologne have a dangerous throw-in.

64'

Faride Alidou (1. FC Cologne) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

64'

Faride Alidou (1. FC Cologne) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

65'

In the minute 65, 1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

65'

In the minute 65, 1. FC Cologne have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

65'

Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

65'

Corner awarded to 1. FC Cologne.

66'

1. FC Cologne drive upfield and Steffen Tigges gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Union Berlin defender.

66'

1. FC Cologne drive upfield and Steffen Tigges gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Union Berlin defender.

66'

In the minute 66, 1. FC Cologne's Timo Hubers gets in a shot on goal at RheinEnergieStadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

66'

In the minute 66, 1. FC Cologne's Timo Hubers gets in a shot on goal at RheinEnergieStadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

67' Union Berlin have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

67' Robin Gosens (Union Berlin) gets in a header but the ball hits the bar! Ohhhh so close.

67'

In the minute 67, Deniz Aytekin awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.

67'

In the minute 67, Deniz Aytekin awards 1. FC Cologne a goal kick.

69' Free kick for Union Berlin in their own half.

69'

1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.

69'

1. FC Cologne awarded a free kick in their own half.

70' In the minute 70, Free kick Union Berlin.

70'

Can Union Berlin capitalize from this throw-in deep inside 1. FC Cologne's half?

70'

Can Union Berlin capitalize from this throw-in deep inside 1. FC Cologne's half?

72'

1. FC Cologne's Linton Maina gets his shot away but it misses the target.

72' In the minute 72, It's a goal kick for the away team in Cologne.

72' Marco Grote (Union Berlin) is making a 5 substitution, with Josip Juranovic replacing Christopher Trimmel.

73' Corner awarded to Union Berlin.

74'

In the minute 74, Free kick for Union Berlin in the half of 1. FC Cologne.

74'

Denis Huseinbasic (1. FC Cologne) has received a yellow card from Deniz Aytekin.

75'

Damion Downs is replacing Faride Alidou for 1. FC Cologne at RheinEnergieStadion.

76'

In the minute 76, Throw-in 1. FC Cologne.

77'

1. FC Cologne to take a throw-in in Union Berlin territory.

78' Ball goes out of play for a Union Berlin goal kick.

80'

In the minute 80, Steffen Tigges (1. FC Cologne) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

80' Deniz Aytekin awards Union Berlin a goal kick.

82'

Mark Uth for 1. FC Cologne gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

82' In the minute 82, Goal kick for Union Berlin at RheinEnergieStadion.

82' Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to Union Berlin.

83'

Ball safe as 1. FC Cologne is awarded a throw-in in their half.

84' In the minute 84, Throw-in for Union Berlin in their own half.

84' Josip Juranovic (Union Berlin) gets a yellow card.

85'

Deniz Aytekin signals a throw-in for 1. FC Cologne, close to Union Berlin's area.

86' In the minute 86, Union Berlin have been awarded a corner by Deniz Aytekin.

86' Robin Knoche (Union Berlin) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

86'

1. FC Cologne have a goal kick.

87'

In the minute 87, Free kick 1. FC Cologne.

87' Mark Uth instrumental with a fine assist.

89'

In the minute 89, Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

90' Deniz Aytekin awards Union Berlin a goal kick.

90' + 1 Corner awarded to Union Berlin.

90' + 1 Union Berlin attack but Robin Gosens's header doesn't find the target.

90' + 1

Ball goes out of play for a 1. FC Cologne goal kick.

90' + 1 6 minutes will be added to the 2nd half in Cologne.

90' + 1

1. FC Cologne drives forward and Max Finkgrafe gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

90' + 3 Great play from Linton Maina to set up the goal.

90' + 4

Ball safe as 1. FC Cologne is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90' + 4

Deniz Aytekin signals a free kick to 1. FC Cologne in their own half.

90' + 6 In Cologne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

90' + 7 Union Berlin have a goal kick.

90' + 7 A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

90' Deniz Aytekin blows to end the match. The final score is 3-2.

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