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Bundesliga: Cologne vs Hertha and the only goal of the match
On April 5, 2025, in the 28th round of the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Cologne. The match was held at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.
The only goal came immediately after the start of the second half: in the 46th minute, midfielder Fabian Reese found the net after an assist from Diego Demme, opening the scoring.
Game progression
The first half ended goalless but was marked by intense physical play: the referee issued four yellow cards — to Jonjoe Kenny, Tim Lemperle, Michaël Cuisance, and Linus Gechter.
In the second half, both teams made a series of substitutions in an attempt to change the game's rhythm. Cologne pushed forward actively, but Hertha's defense remained solid, minimizing any real threats.
Final result
Despite increased pressure from the home side toward the end of the match, Hertha held on to their lead and secured three important points in the race for promotion.
For Cologne, this defeat delivered a serious blow to their hopes of returning to the Bundesliga, while Hertha continues to build momentum at a crucial stage of the season.
