Bundesliga: reduced to 9, Hamburg collapses in Cologne

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Bundesliga: reduced to 9, Hamburg collapses in Cologne

The hierarchy was respected this afternoon between Cologne and Hamburg. Ninth in the Bundesliga, the locals won at the end of a disjointed and choppy match, which saw the promoted side reduced to 9. Ragnar Ache opened the scoring for Cologne after a game of billiards (25th). Florian Kainz delivered the final blow after the break, before Frenchman Jean-Luc Dompé equalized (61st).

Following the expulsions of Pherai (79th), author of an uncontrolled gesture two minutes after his entry, and Fabio Vieira (83rd), El Mala and Kaminski killed the match. The first, followed by PSG, scored on a service from the second after a counter-attack (90+4th), then the roles were reversed barely five minutes later (90+9th). Cologne moves to 6th in the Bundesliga standings, thanks to their victory. Hamburg is 13th.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.