Draw in Cologne: Ragnar Ache's Wonder Goal and Jakub Kamiński's Assist

The clash between 1. FC Köln and TSG Hoffenheim provided fans with extreme emotions, combining sporting artistry with drama in the stands. Already in the 15th minute, Ragnar Ache stunned the stadium, scoring a goal with a bicycle kick after a cross from Saïd El Mali. Coach Lukas Kwasniok did not spare praise for his striker, calling him the "king of the skies" and suggesting that in the goal of the year poll, other strikes could only compete for second place. However, the match's flow was hindered by the silence that fell over the stands after the resuscitation of a 90-year-old fan. The man fell down the stairs and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The tradition of selecting the "Goal of the Year" (Tor des Jahres) in Germany dates back to 1971, when the poll was inaugurated by the television station ARD. The first winner was the legendary Günter Netzer, and this award enjoys enormous social prestige in Germany. In sporting terms, the visitors from Hoffenheim managed to turn the match around still in the first half thanks to a goal by Ozan Kabak. After the break, Andrej Kramarić gave the away team the lead. However, the hosts managed to salvage a point. The key role was played by Polish national team player Jakub Kamiński, who showcased a precise perpendicular pass to Saïd El Mali. For the Pole, it was his first goal involvement since November of last year. This draw is a valuable result for Cologne, fighting to avoid relegation, in a clash with a higher-ranked opponent. „Ich glaube, es geht dieses Jahr bei der Wahl zum Tor des Jahres nur noch um Platz zwei” — Lukas Kwasniok Meanwhile, in the lower regions of the table, the situation for 1. FC Heidenheim is becoming dramatic. The team occupies last place with a tally of only 13 points after 22 matches. The history of the Bundesliga indicates that with such a points tally, the statistical chances of staying up are close to zero, but coach Frank Schmidt refuses to surrender ahead of the upcoming match against VfB Stuttgart.