FC Koln ends winless streak with 2:1 win against Lugano. The FC Koln won 2:1 against Swiss first division team FC Lugano in a test match.

What happened?

Coach Lukas Kwasniok did not use his strongest team in the general rehearsal, but instead used two completely different formations in each half. In the first half, the FC started with Bubi Fynn Schenten in the center of the attack. Schenten had the first two shots on goal for FC Koln. Marius Bülter scored after a Thielmann assist to make it 1:0.

How did the players react?

In the second half, Said El Mala and Ragnar Ache were finally allowed to play. But the Swiss team scored first. Kevin Behrens scored with a header. Driven by El Mala, FC Koln tried everything again – with success. Maina scored in the 80th minute to make it 2:1.

What does the coach say?

Lukas Kwasniok said after the game: „I didn't expect a walk in the park, but a good attitude, a lot of communication and the willingness to work against the ball – and they showed that.“ This is how FC Koln played in the 1st half: | Player | Position | | --- | --- | | Schwäbe | Goalkeeper | | Sebulonsen | Defense | | Martel | Defense | | Heintz | Defense | | Thielmann | Midfield | | Huseinbasic | Midfield | | Johannesson | Midfield | | Castro-Montes | Midfield | | Bülter | Attack | | Kaminski | Attack | | Schenten | Attack This is how FC Koln played in the 2nd half: | Player | Position | | --- | --- | | Zieler | Goalkeeper | | Mausehund | Defense | | van den Berg | Defense | | Özkacar | Defense | | Maina | Midfield | | Krauß | Midfield | | Kainz | Midfield | | Lund | Midfield | | Waldschmidt | Attack | | El Mala | Attack | | Ache | Attack