Bundesliga · Sep 12, 2026
Fullkrug’s Equalizer Gives Werder Bremen a Draw at FC Cologne
By Row Seventeen ·
The Werder Bremen vs. FC Cologne match finished 1–1 (Bundesliga) on September 12, 2026.
Cologne led through Maina after an early penalty miss, but Fullkrug converted a second-half corner rebound to make it 1–1.
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Key moments
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FC Cologne had an early chance to take the lead when Regeer’s handball gave them a penalty in the eighth minute.
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Bremen created chances after the break. Schwabe saved efforts from Deman and Chuki, and Fullkrug’s headed layoff set up Dinkci for a shot that struck the bar.
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Cologne had more chances to score late. Johannesson threatened with a direct free kick, Bulter tried a long-range shot, and substitute Ache came close.
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A Missed Penalty, Then Maina’s Opener
FC Cologne had an early chance to take the lead when Regeer’s handball gave them a penalty in the eighth minute. Dallinga aimed low to the left, but Hein saved his attempt. Cologne scored three minutes later after Bremen lost the ball during buildup. Krauss moved it to Skhiri, whose pass released Maina for a finish into the far corner.
Chances Before the Break
Cologne had further openings before halftime. Hein saved a narrow-angle attempt from Krauss, while Moore sent a shot from distance narrowly over. Maina’s goal remained the only one of the first half.
Bremen’s Second-Half Chances and Equalizer
Bremen created chances after the break. Schwabe saved efforts from Deman and Chuki, and Fullkrug’s headed layoff set up Dinkci for a shot that struck the bar. Cologne also threatened: Moore carried the ball through the center and forced Hein into a stretching save from near the box. Bremen drew level when Fullkrug converted after a corner rebound.
Cologne’s Late Attempts
Cologne had more chances to score late. Johannesson threatened with a direct free kick, Bulter tried a long-range shot, and substitute Ache came close. None produced another goal, and the match finished 1–1.
Based on the match coverage and records linked below. Core match facts were checked against the linked source pages. This is an original, AI-assisted recap.
- Official match coverage — www.bundesliga.com
- OpenLigaDB match record
- Additional match coverage
- Download the supporting facts and attribution
Published 2026-10-15. Game date shown above.
Correction & update: Expanded and rechecked against official match coverage on October 16, 2026. Disputed incidental details were omitted.
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