FC Köln Secures First Victory Under Struber in DFB-Pokal Clash Against Sandhausen
Köln Edges Past Sandhausen in First Round of DFB-Pokal
Bundesliga club FC Köln has claimed its first victory under new manager Gerhard Struber, narrowly defeating SV Sandhausen in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal competition.
Match Summary
The match was a closely contested affair, with Köln eventually prevailing 4-3 on penalties. Sandhausen took an early lead through Besar Halimi's penalty, but Köln fought back to level the score in the second half thanks to goals from Denis Huseinbasic and Linton Maina. The match went to extra time, and with no further goals, it was decided by a penalty shootout. DFB Pokal
Köln's Performance Under Struber
The victory marks a promising start for Struber's tenure at Köln, who took over the reins of the club in October 2022. Cologne had previously struggled for form this season, but Struber's arrival seems to have inspired a change in fortunes. FC Köln
The Austrian manager is known for his attacking philosophy, and Köln's performance against Sandhausen showcased his tactical approach. Köln dominated possession and created numerous chances, eventually converting four penalties in the shootout.
Next Fixture
Köln will now turn their attention to their next Bundesliga match, where they will face Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday, 5th August. The team will be hoping to build on their DFB-Pokal victory and secure their first league win of the season.
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