1. FC Köln 2:2 Hertha Berlin — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Alessio Castro-Montes earned the highest rating of the afternoon as 1. FC Köln and Hertha BSC played out a 2-2 draw in a Club Friendly Games meeting. The midfielder’s composed display anchored a match that swung twice late, with both sides sharing the spoils in a contest that offered little beyond pre-season sharpening.

Ragnar Ache put Köln ahead inside eight minutes, but the game drifted until Sebastian Grønning levelled for Hertha on 80 minutes. Marius Bülter then restored Köln’s lead in the 90th minute from Linton Maina’s assist, only for Hertha to snatch an equaliser in the same minute, leaving both benches with a fair share of frustrations.

Possession was split exactly at 50% apiece, so neither side truly controlled the tempo. Castro-Montes stood out with a 7.39 rating from midfield, providing the most reliable passing outlet in a scrappy affair. No prediction was offered, and with no next fixture scheduled, both clubs will simply take the positives from a hard-fought draw.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of 1. FC Köln vs Hertha BSC?

1. FC Köln 2-2 Hertha BSC (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ragnar Ache (8') for 1. FC Köln; Sebastian Grønning (80') for Hertha BSC; Marius Bülter (90', assist Linton Maina) for 1. FC Köln.

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