TSG Hoffenheim inflicted the biggest defeat of the season on 1. FC Köln in a 4-0 (2-0) match at the Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena. Unfortunately, Marcel Risse picked up a knee injury in a match that was decided by two Sandro Wagner goals (10', 67') and strikes by Jeremy Toljan (39') and Mark Uth (89').

Salih Özcan got his first start of the season as he replaced the injured Marco Höger.

Early lead for TSG

1. FC Köln looked to have an opportunity in the first minute of the match as Anthony Modeste was through on goal, but he was incorrectly judged offside. The hosts had their initial shot when Kramaric tested keeper Kessler from outside of the box (9'). The following corner was decisive. Hübner jumped higher than Hector, headed the ball against the bar, and Wagner reacted quickly to finish from within the six-yard box (10').

Hapless Risse injured

FC tried to reply instantly. Marcel Risse crossed the ball in but Modeste's half volley went over the bar (12'). A minute later Risse just missed the target with his left foot (13'). Unfortunately, Risse had to leave the pitch. The wide-player picked up a knee injury and rising talent Marcel Hartel came on to take his place (24'). At the 30-minute mark the substitute came close to scoring, but he could not convert Rausch's delivery from the left at the far post.

Toljan adds another

Hoffenheim were in the driving seat now. The hosts had full control of the match as FC could no longer approach Baumann’s goal. TSG struck again when Amiri played a perfect pass into the path of Jeremy Toljan. The youngster entered the box and nutmegged Kessler to extend the home lead (39').

Changes for FC

Hoffenheim controlled the ball in the opening of the second half, which resulted in two changes from Peter Stöger. He went for two fresh attackers (Guirassy and Rudnevs), which led to a 4-3-3 formation with an additional striker.

Wagner doubles his tally

Hoffenheim were waiting for counterattacks and won a free kick on the right flank. Former FC attacker Mark Uth swung it in and Sandro Wagner doubled up his tally on the day (67'). Guirassy tried to reduce with a header, but his effort went wide (78'). The only FC shot on goal was a long-range attempt by Hartel, who could not beat Baumann (82'). The final goal for the hosts was marked by substitute Mark Uth (89').

BVB up next

After this high defeat 1. FC Köln hope for better in their home game against BV Borussia Dortmund 09 on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 (15:30).

Match Details

TSG Hoffenheim: Baumann – Süle, K. Vogt, B. Hübner – Kaderabek, Polanski (60' Uth), Toljan – Kramaric (60' Atik), Rudy, Amiri – S. Wagner (81' Ph. Ochs)

1. FC Köln: Kessler – Sorensen, Mavraj, Heintz, Rausch – Risse (24' Hartel), Özcan (62' Guirassy), J. Hector, Zoller (62' Rudnevs) – Osako, Modeste

Goals: 1-0 S. Wagner (10', B. Hübner), 2-0 Toljan (39', Amiri), 3-0 S. Wagner (67', Uth), 4-0 Uth (89', Toljan)

Yellow cards: Toljan (71') | Mavraj (84')

Referee: Günter Perl

Attendance: 29,740