FC Köln hit Union Berlin for five to comfortably book Pokal last-16 berth
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10-second read1.FC Köln defeated 1.FC Union Berlin 5-0 at the Rhine-Energie Stadion, advancing to the Pokal last-16. Said El Mala and Linton Maina inspired the win with a strong performance. The match took place on a rainy night.
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1.FC Köln defeated 1.FC Union Berlin 5-0 at the Rhine-Energie Stadion, advancing to the Pokal last-16. Said El Mala and Linton Maina inspired the win with a strong performance. The match took place on a rainy night.
The game saw Union Berlin struggle defensively, with Tim Skarke testing Marvin Schwäbe early on, but Köln responded with threats from Linton Maina and Marius Bülter. Köln's deadly wingers proved too much for Union Berlin after the break.
The second-half goals were a result of Köln's effective wing play, with El Mala and Maina combining for the second goal. Further goals were scored by substitute Isak Johannesson and Sebastian Seboulonsen, set up by Reigan Heskey, to seal the win.
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- Union Berlin, FC Cologne
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On a rainy night at the Rhine-Energie Stadion, a Said El Mala and Linton Maina inspired 1.FC Köln to advance past a defensively shaky 1.FC Union Berlin with ease. René Wagner's typically goal-shy side ran riot, elimination their visitors from the cup on a 5-0 scoreline. Union Berlin seemed to settle into this knockout tie slightly better as Tim Skarke put Marvin Schwäbe to work with an early save. Köln would respond at the other end with Linton Maina and Marius Bülter threatening from some of Union Berlin's defensive lapses. After Said El Mala's work, Maina appeared to spurn the best opportunity of the half when the his shot cannoned off the upright.
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