TSG Hoffenheim vs. FC Cologne: Dallinga scores twice as Cologne beats Hoffenheim 3–2

Hoffenheim leads at halftime

Hoffenheim took the lead in the 27th minute when Conte supplied Daghim, who scored with a low shot. Cologne had an opportunity to equalize before halftime, but Baumann denied El Mala one-on-one. Daghim’s goal remained the difference at the break, with Hoffenheim ahead 1–0.

Cologne equalizes, then Schwabe preserves the tie

El Mala brought Cologne level in the 51st minute. He dribbled into the box and scored with a deflected shot, giving Cologne its answer after going into halftime behind. The tie was tested six minutes later when Simpson-Pusey fouled Conte and Hoffenheim was awarded a penalty. Schwabe saved Moerstedt’s attempt in the 57th minute, then denied him again from open play shortly afterward. Those two saves kept the match level until Hoffenheim found another way through.

Kabak scores, but Dallinga has the final two goals

Kabak restored Hoffenheim’s lead in the 67th minute, heading in Coufal’s corner. That lead lasted five minutes. Maina supplied fellow substitute Dallinga, who equalized for Cologne in the 72nd minute. Cologne had now answered both Hoffenheim goals, though it had yet to lead.

Dallinga changed that in the 82nd minute, pouncing on a loose ball to score his second goal. His first had pulled Cologne level; his second put it ahead for the first time. Cologne finished with a 3–2 win after trailing at halftime and falling behind again in the second half.