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      FC Köln nab victory at the death on the road

      Schalke 04 lose out to FC Köln

      FC Köln defeated Schalke 04, 1x2, on Wednesday, on to matchday 17 of the 1. Bundesliga. Coming into the contest, Christian Gross's team came from a defeat, and Markus Gisdol's team came from a draw. Jan Thielmann was decisive with 1 goal. In the starting XI there was Matthew Hoppe.

      Rafael Czichos opened the score after 31 minutes, from a corner.

      After 57 minutes, Matthew Hoppe struck for Schalke 04, with a right-foot shot, assisted by Suat Serdar. Sub Jan Thielmann, with 88 minutes on the clock, changed the course of the game. Midfielder netted the last goal with 90 minutes already on the clock with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box.

      After the result FC Köln are 16th in the table, with 15 points, while Schalke 04 sit 18th place, with 7 points. In their next fixture, Köln's team visit TSG Hoffenheim, whilst Gelsenkirchen's team will play at home against Bayern München.

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      Capacity61 673
      Pitch size105x68
      Founded2001
      Head-to-head
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      33% Wins
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