Florianz Kainz (11) celebrates his goal against Augsburg
The rescue mission of trainer oldie Friedhelm Funkel at 1. FC Köln received further impetus in a crazy game at FC Augsburg thanks to a goal from ÖFB team player Florian Kainz. Three days after the 2-1 win against RB Leipzig, the Rhinelander almost lost a clear lead at the start of the 31st matchday in the German Bundesliga with a 3-2 (3-0) tremor win.
After a dream start with a dream goal by the brilliant Ondrej Duda (8th), the guests dominated the first half on Friday evening at will. Kainz (23rd) and again Duda (33rd) increased to 3-0. But the hosts showed a reaction without the sick Styrian Michael Gregoritsch: Robert Gumny (54th) and Ruben Vargas (62nd) shortened, but with a lot of luck the Cologne team brought success over time and prevented a complete comeback of the team Trainer Heiko Herrlich.
With 29 points, the Cologne team moved up to the 16th position and up to four points on the initially desolate Augsburgers.
