Striker Lois Openda of RB Leipzig shone with a double in the victory that his team gave to Cologne, on matchday 26 of Germany – Bundesliga 2023-2024. The goal of the match for the local team was scored by Sargis Adamyan (17′ 1T). While the away goals were scored by Xavi Simons (14′ 1T), Lois Openda (17′ 2T and 21′ 2T), Amadou Haidara (24′ 2T) and Yussuf Poulsen (36′ 2T).
In the 36th minute of the second stage, Yussuf Poulsen lifted RB Leipzig’s spirits and won all the applause. After receiving an assist from the right from Benjamin Henrichs, the forward placed it to the right post and down. Impossible for the archer!
One of RB Leipzig’s plays could have changed the score when Dani Olmo shot at the goal in the 45th minute of the first half, but the ball hit one of the posts.
Lois Openda’s performance positioned him as the most outstanding player of the match. The RB Leipzig forward showed his best level by scoring 2 goals and shooting 3 times into the opponent’s goal.
Xavi Simons also played a good game. The RB Leipzig midfielder scored 1 goal and looked for the opposite goal with 2 shots.
A high foul rate constantly slowed down the game on the court. There were several reprimands: Max Finkgrafe, Xavi Simons, Faride Alidou and Amadou Haidara.
Cologne strategist Timo Schultz stopped the starting eleven with a 4-5-1 formation with Marvin Schwäbe in goal; Rasmus Carstensen, Luca Kilian, Julian Chabot and Leart Paqarada on the defensive line; Denis Husenbasic, Eric Martel, Faride Alidou, Florian Kainz and Max Finkgrafe in the middle; and Sargis Adamyan in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Marco Rose took to the field with a 4-4-2 formation with Péter Gulácsi between the three sticks; Benjamin Henrichs, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba and David Raum in defense; Amadou Haidara, Xaver Schlager, Xavi Simons and Dani Olmo in the midfield; and Lois Openda and Benjamin Sesko up front.
Florian Badstübner was appointed as the main referee for the match at the Rhein Energie Stadion stadium.
On the next day Cologne will face Augsburg as a visitor and RB Leipzig will play the home game against Mainz.
With this result, the host accumulates 18 points throughout the competition and occupies sixteenth place. For its part, the visit totals 49 units and is in fourth place.
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-03-15 23:30:02