2024-03-09 20:57:50
Numerous chances, many goals and a lot of emotions: Gladbach and Cologne had an extraordinary exchange of blows. But there was no winner – unlike in Leipzig.
The Gladbach spectators haven’t seen such a crazy derby for a long time: In the prestigious duel against 1. FC Köln, Borussia won 3:3 (1:1) on matchday 25 of the Bundesliga. Events rolled over several times.
The game between RB Leipzig and Darmstadt 98 was completely different and ended 2-0 (1-0). One goal less was scored in Augsburg, where the local FC defeated 1. FC Heidenheim 1-0 (1-0).
Borussia Mönchengladbach – 1. FC Cologne 3:3 (1:1)
The 3-3 draw at Borussia Park had everything that makes a thrilling Bundesliga game. Cologne took the lead twice through Faride Alidou (7th minute/64th). Gladbach turned the game around in the meantime, but in the end Damion Downs saved FC a point with his goal in the 79th minute. Franck Honorat (32nd) and Robin Hack (71st/73rd) scored for Borussia in front of 54,042 spectators.
The game had made headlines long before the ball rolled. On Friday evening, Gladbach and Cologne fans met at Borussia Park and triggered a major police operation. According to police, two male and female officers were injured and more than 200 people were arrested.
An actually planned choreography by the Gladbach supporters did not take place. The atmosphere in the stands was heated right from the start, and the pace was immediately on the pitch.
It only took seven minutes before Alidou broke through on the right, shot almost from the baseline and Gladbach’s goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas bounced the ball into the goal. The hosts responded immediately. Cologne keeper Marvin Schwäbe directed an attempt from Florian Neuhaus onto the post, and Nathan Ngoumou didn’t hit the rebound properly.
After a lively opening phase, the Cologne team got the game better under control. Although Borussia often had the ball, FC didn’t allow anything around the penalty area. The guests were the more dangerous team on the counterattack. Sargis Adamyan narrowly missed making it 0-2 after a cross from the left side.
A mistake by Cologne in the build-up game then helped Borussia. Neuhaus switched quickly, sent Honorat and the Frenchman scored to make it 1-1. Gladbach became stronger. After a remarkable combination with Jordan Siebatcheu, Neuhaus failed again at the post (53′). The game now became wild. First Alidou headed FC back into the lead, then substitute Hack turned the game around for Gladbach. However, FC scored the final point: Downs equalized to make it 3-3 for the guests.
RB Leipzig – Darmstadt 98 2:0 (1:0)
After being eliminated from the Champions League during the week, RB Leipzig won in slow motion against bottom team Darmstadt 98. In the end it was 2-0 (1-0) in the trade fair city.
In front of 44,319 fans, Darmstadt’s Thomas Isherwood (3rd minute) gave Leipzig an early lead with an own goal. In the second half it only took a few minutes until substitute Christoph Baumgartner scored (50′).
FC Augsburg – 1. FC Heidenheim 1:0 (1:0)
Meanwhile, FC Augsburg continued its remarkable climb to the international starting positions. In the unspectacular but mature and calm 1-0 (1-0) against promoted team 1. FC Heidenheim, successful coach Jess Thorup and his team were able to celebrate their third win in a row.
Defense chief Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scored with a volley after a corner from Arne Maier in the 22nd minute in front of 30,660 spectators in the sold-out Augsburg Arena.