1. FC Köln come from behind in cup tie against Würzburger Kickers

In the closing stages, 1. FC Köln made the most of one of their chances and scored the decisive goal to make it 2:1. The Kickers missed out on a cup upset as a result, even though they had caused the favorites serious problems over long stretches.

The goal that made it 2:1 was the turning point of a match in which Köln did not initially look like the clear favorite. The visitors from Würzburg put in a disciplined performance and kept the scoreline open until the decisive phase.

For Köln, the win meant the team advanced an additional round in the cup competition. However, the manner of the victory also showed that the Bundesliga side needed patience and growing cutting edge against deep-lying opponents.

Würzburg's cup upset fails to materialize

The Kickers were unable to mount a comeback after the late goal. Despite the defeat, they gave 1. FC Köln an intense contest and prevented the favorites from deciding the match early for a long time.

The late win changed the mood in the stadium. Köln celebrated the comeback, while the Würzburg players and fans mourned the missed opportunity to knock the Bundesliga side out of the competition.