Highlights: Union Berlin 1-1 Cologne | Bundesliga 2026-27 – a comeback
Malek El Mala scored in the 79th minute as Cologne came from behind to draw 1-1 with Union Berlin, who had led through Janik Haberer’s 10th-minute goal.
Result and goals
Union Berlin and Cologne drew 1-1 in the 2026-27 Bundesliga season. The match kicked off at 14:30 on 1 November 2026, with Union Berlin as the home team and Cologne as the away team.
The first goal came in the 10th minute. Janik Haberer scored for Union Berlin, with the assist from Tim Skarke. The home side led 1-0 at half-time.
Cologne equalised in the 79th minute. Malek El Mala scored after an assist from Alessio Castro Montes. Cologne had been 0-1 down before coming back to draw. There were two goals in total, one in each half.
Cards
The referee showed seven yellow cards. Union Berlin received four and Cologne three. No red cards appear in the match data.
Match statistics
Cologne had 63% of possession to Union Berlin’s 37%. The away side had 14 shots to Union Berlin’s 5, but each team had 2 shots on target.
Cologne won 6 corners and Union Berlin 2. Dangerous attacks were 59 for Cologne and 35 for Union Berlin.
Next matches
Union Berlin play Freiburg next, on 8 November 2026.
Cologne’s next match is against Bayer Leverkusen, also on 8 November 2026.
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