FC craziness reported by BILD's Mirko Frank. - I witnessed the mayhem that unfolded in Cologne.
If you were to describe the sensation of elation in a dictionary, a Cologne player would depict it as such: Forward Damion Downs scores a goal for Cologne at 5:24 pm, causing Müngersdorf to turn upside down.
Complete strangers are tossing their cups about, weeping in each other's arms, and crossing themselves. Meanwhile, I'm silent, staring at my colleague Uli Bauer in awe, and shaking my head.
Prior to the 93rd minute, Cologne was performing poorly. I had already started planning my trips to Ulm and Elversberg with minimal enthusiasm.
Cologne overcomes a 0:2 deficit against Union Berlin in the last second
Then this happened!
This team is torturing me. Going through both ups and downs. I've been reporting on soccer games for nearly 23 years - with a short stint at Mainz-Klopp. However, it's games like these that drew me to soccer journalism in the first place. These emotions can't be fabricated in Hollywood. And these sentiments are genuine.
Even before the final whistle, I wonder: How can a game be turned around like this? 0:2 after only 19 minutes. I witness players resembling second division frustration in their demeanor as each pass is made.
No, it's not Timo Schultz's motivational speech that sparked the astonishing comeback. Schultz is a kind-hearted man. He's the type you'd want to grab a beer or tea with. Not a ruthless coach like his predecessor, Steffen Baumgart. However, Schultz's changes in the second half, notably the entry of goalscorer Downs, are significant.
But, this triumph is primarily for the fans who have been passionately supporting their team for weeks despite the possibility of relegation.
They were compensated for their support this afternoon. Their cheers for the goal are still echoing in my mind. Chills involved too ...
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Source: symclub.org
