1. FC Köln 2:1 Real Sociedad — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Linton Maina scored the opener as 1. FC Köln edged Real Sociedad 2-1 in a Club Friendly Games encounter. The German side struck early through their standout midfielder, only for Luka Lochoshvili to level matters within five minutes, and the second half eventually delivered the winner for Köln in a tight contest that offered little between the sides.

The match turned decisively in the opening exchanges, as Maina put Köln ahead in the fifth minute with a composed finish. Real Sociedad responded swiftly through Lochoshvili’s equaliser on ten minutes, and the game then settled into a scrappy midfield battle, punctuated by yellow cards for Tom Krauß and Igor Zubeldia either side of the break. Köln’s winner arrived in the 78th minute, a moment of quality that separated two evenly matched outfits.

Possession was dead level at fifty percent apiece, yet Real Sociedad edged the corner count four to three, suggesting they carried a marginal threat without reward. Köln, however, were clinical when it mattered, and Maina stood out as the hero of the afternoon with his top rating of 9.66 out of ten from his midfield berth, his goal proving decisive. Without a prediction from CheckLive’s model, the result stands on its own merits, and with no next fixture confirmed, the friendly season concludes on a positive note for the German club.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of 1. FC Köln vs Real Sociedad?

1. FC Köln 2-1 Real Sociedad (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Linton Maina (5') for 1. FC Köln; Luka Lochoshvili (10') for Real Sociedad.

Were there any cards in 1. FC Köln vs Real Sociedad?

Yellow cards: Tom Krauß (1. FC Köln); Igor Zubeldia (Real Sociedad).