In a thrilling encounter between Cologne and Hoffenheim, the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday night. The match was full of twists and turns, with both sides creating numerous chances to score.
Cologne started brightly and took the lead through a goal from their captain, Kevin Kranjčar. However, Hoffenheim fought back bravely and equalized just before half-time through a goal from substitute Alexander Schwesler.
The second half saw both teams trying to gain the upper hand, but neither could find a way past each other's defense. It was only in the 85th minute that Kramarić scored the winner for Cologne, bringing the match to a dramatic conclusion.
The victory is a significant one for Cologne, who have struggled this season. The draw means that they remain in mid-table, but it also leaves them in contention for European football next season. For Hoffenheim, the result is disappointing as they will be hoping to secure a place in Europe after finishing third last season.
Overall, it was another entertaining game between two strong teams. Both sides showed great determination and skill throughout, and it was a closely contested match right until the final whistle. The draw will likely see both teams continue to battle for positions in the top half of the table, with plenty of games still to come.