1. FC Köln vs Real Sociedad
Match Report
FC Köln made it two wins in two days over Real Sociedad, edging the Spanish Cup holders 2-1 in front of 37,000 fans at the RheinEnergieSTADION. The standout moment came late, with substitute Nilas Yacobi heading home the winner just minutes after entering the pitch.
Köln flew out of the gates through Linton Maina, who converted inside five minutes. Real Sociedad hit back almost immediately when Luka Lochoshvili turned the ball into his own net in the 10th minute, leaving the sides level at the break. Yacobi settled it in the 78th minute, nodding in a cross from the far post. Yellow cards went to Tom Krauß (41') and Igor Zubeldia (50'), but the match stayed largely free of serious drama.
For Köln, it's a confidence-building sweep of a strong European side heading into the new season. Real Sociedad, missing the injured Álvaro Odriozola, will take some encouragement from an even first half but head home with back-to-back preseason defeats to digest.
Köln flew out of the gates through Linton Maina, who converted inside five minutes. Real Sociedad hit back almost immediately when Luka Lochoshvili turned the ball into his own net in the 10th minute, leaving the sides level at the break. Yacobi settled it in the 78th minute, nodding in a cross from the far post. Yellow cards went to Tom Krauß (41') and Igor Zubeldia (50'), but the match stayed largely free of serious drama.
For Köln, it's a confidence-building sweep of a strong European side heading into the new season. Real Sociedad, missing the injured Álvaro Odriozola, will take some encouragement from an even first half but head home with back-to-back preseason defeats to digest.
Match Events
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Head to Head
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1. FC Köln wins
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Draws
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Real Sociedad wins
Goals: 2 - 1
