FC Köln came from two goals behind to earn a point in their Rhineland derby against Bayer Leverkusen. With the help of Anthony Modeste, in last night’s Bundesliga football news, Köln’s comeback drew them with Bayer by 2-2.
After this match, Bayer Leverkusen now have 17 points to their credit. They are thus placing 4th after 9 Bundesliga fixtures while their rivals yesterday, FC Köln, have fallen 4 positions behind.
It was clear here that the hosts had not learned their lessons after conceding 5 goals from Hoffenheim last week. That’s because they fell behind, in their own home, in the opening 15 minutes itself.
Bundesliga Football News – Köln’s Comeback Drew Them with Bayer
The visitors won the ball back high up the field when Patrik Schick scored his eighth Bundesliga goal this season. Thus far, only Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski have scored more that Schick in the 2021-22 Bundesliga.
Taking advantage of the counter attack ruthlessly, Leverkusen doubled their lead within two minutes.
Robert Andrich evaded challenges to square to Karim Bellarabi, who poked the ball through Timo Horn’s legs. His 17th-minute goal silenced the home crowd.
‘The Billy Goats’ continued to look good in possession after the break. And their efforts paid off on an hour mark when we saw them reducing the deficit through Anthony Modeste.
The Frenchman received a Jonas Hector’s inch-perfect cross, sliding his finish past Lukas Hradecky to set up a grandstand finish.
19 minutes later, it was Modeste again who completed the comeback for the hosts.
Sebastian Andersson headed onto his Köln teammate to finish at the back post and equalize successfully, earning a well-deserved draw.
FC Köln – Bayer Leverkusen 2:2
Goals: Modeste 63’, 82’ – Schick 15, Bellarabi 17’
Other Bundesliga Results from Last Night:
Stuttgart – Union Berlin 1:1
Goals: Faghir 90+3’ – Awoniyi 31’
Bochum – Eintracht Frankfurt 2:0
Goals: Blum 3’, Polter 90+2’
