FC Erzgebirge Aue have completed the hat-trick of wins. In the match of the 3rd soccer league against Viktoria Köln, the Saxons managed a 2:1 (1:0) victory. Anthony Barylla gave Aue the early lead in the eleventh minute. Substitute Omar Sijaric (72) scored the winner in front of 8,056 spectators. Lex Tiger Lobinger (90.+1) scored the final goal. The win meant the Violets drew level on points with their rivals in mid-table.
The match had to be kicked off 15 minutes late after a bus accident involving Viktoria. While there was damage to the vehicle, the players, coaches and support staff were unharmed.
Strong 20 minutes from the hosts
The hosts were without veteran Marvin Stefaniak, who was unable to play due to an ankle injury. That was not noticeable in the first 20 minutes, as the home side fired off a firework display from all parts of the team, which Cologne were unable to counter despite the first chance of the game (4th minute). The lead, which Barylla marked with a fine 18-meter shot into the far corner, was logical and fully deserved.
With the clearest chance for his team, Robin Velasko (20th) initiated a turnaround in the game to a somewhat lengthy affair. Aue goalkeeper Martin Männel saved in the style of an ice hockey goalie. The hosts then left the game to Viktoria and only sporadically tried to generate pressure again.
Because Aue's defending was very attentive and disciplined, the action took place between the penalty areas for a long time. Only a finely executed Auer attack, finished off with a brilliant long-range shot from Sijaric under the roof of the Cologne goal, brought the game back to life. Cologne's final goal came too late.
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