FCS celebrates its first win: drama in stoppage time against Cologne!

FCS celebrates its first win: drama in stoppage time against Cologne!

An exciting football game on August 10, 2025 ended with a narrow but deserved 2-1 win for 1. FC Saarbrücken against Viktoria Köln. This first win of the season was extremely pleasing for coach Alois Schwartz's team after they suffered a disappointing draw the previous week. Liga3-Online reports That the FCS controlled the action from the start, with Kai Brünker taking the lead in the 7th minute with a header from a free kick.

The Cologne team, who had the ball for long periods of the game, had opportunities, but were unable to put themselves in the best light. Despite their share of the game, they remained too harmless in front of the opponent's goal. In the 37th minute, Brünker took advantage of another opportunity and made it 2-0 with a quick free kick from Rizzuto. However, things got exciting again towards the end of the game. Cologne's Otto shortened the score in the 90th +2 minute and even hit the crossbar in stoppage time, which tested the nerves of all fans. However, Schwartz's side were criticized for losing a bit of control and appearing sloppy defensively after taking the lead.

An exciting aftermath

The final minutes of the game were characterized by thrills and fighting spirit. Cologne fans had to experience firsthand how close it was. Saarbrücken's strong defensive performance ultimately kept Cologne's pressure at bay. The proportions of the game had shifted in Cologne's favor in the second half, but the FCS's tough defense held up. Again Kicker In summary, several changes on both sides ensured that the tempo of the game remained high, even if the chances became fewer.

With this win, the team from Saarbrücken now has four points from two games. A good cushion before the DFB Cup against 1. FC Magdeburg. Brünker, who had to be substituted at half-time as a precautionary measure due to adductor problems, is particularly looking forward to this duel against his former club. Saarbrücken had not yet won a point in the DFB Cup, which makes the upcoming challenge all the more exciting, as the table shows Footystats shows.

After the first win of the season, the coach is relieved and optimistic. Schwartz said in the press statements that the team had improved significantly and that they wanted to build on this result. The people of Cologne, on the other hand, urgently need an upswing in order to turn things around in the sporting direction in the near future.

The following games will be crucial – both for Saarbrücken to stay on the rise and for Cologne to get out of their current low. The fans can look forward to exciting duels!