Test match draw at the end of the Cologne training camp in Donaueschingen. FC parted ways 1-1 with Swiss first division team Grashopper Club Zürich on Saturday.
Pleasing from FC point of view: Contrary to the original plan, midfield clearer Ellyes Skhiri (27) was finally on the six after knee problems and completed his first friendly in preparation without any problems.
The FC at the start still with problems. The legs seemed heavy after six days of intense training camp. Keeper Marvin Schwäbe saved the boys from falling behind before Dominik Schmid put the Grashoppers ahead (0:1/32.).
Only after the break and a total of five changes did the boys of trainer Steffen Baumgart (50) become stronger offensively. Cologne U19 striker Maxi Schmid finally equalized after a cross from Benno Schmitz (1:1/56). Shortly before the end he even had the 2:1 on the foot (89th).
Photo: Andreas Pohl
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Baumgart also used the game to try out a lot – let Bayern loan player Arrey Mbi play in the Hector position at the back left, midfield clearer Eric Martel as a central defender – Cologne’s right-back Kingsley Ehizibue was also used centrally in defence. Flexibility, which is in demand at FC in the Euro season!
The 1:1 was Cologne’s third preparatory test after a 12:1 against state division club Mondorf and the 4:0 most recently against Austria’s first division club Lustenau.