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In the 2. Bundesliga encounter against Eintracht Braunschweig, 1. FC Köln truly dominated the whole game. This outstanding performance resulted in the home team earning their initial three points of the season. Notably, a Colone player enjoyed celebrating twice, while the visitors found themselves in a crisis.
Previously struggling in the Bundesliga, relegated side 1. FC Köln displayed a strong comeback on the third matchday. After only gaining a single point from their opening two games, the Rhinelanders delivered a powerful 5-0 (2-0) victory against Eintracht Braunschweig.
Captain Timo Hübers opened the scoring by heading in the first goal after 26 minutes, following a corner kick from Linton Maina. Dejan Ljubicic, who had faced transfer speculation, later doubled the lead by finishing an intricate team goal (34'). Tim Lemperle (58') and Ljubicic (61') made it 4-0 in the second half, while substitute Luca Waldschmidt added a late fifth goal, silencing critics who had criticized his performances.
From the start, Köln showcased intense energy, maintaining the pressure on the guests and pushing them into their own half. This effort paid off with an early lead when Hübers scored from close range after a team effort.
Despite heavy rain and thunder throughout the match, Köln's momentum did not diminish. Braunschweig offered minimal resistance and struggled throughout the game. After the break, the guests demonstrated some improvement and created a few opportunities, but Lemperle ended any hopes of a comeback when he scored the fifth goal.
Meanwhile, Braunschweig continued to struggle in the 2. Bundesliga, ending the game with no points. They had started the season even worse, suffering two heavy defeats in the league (1-5 against Schalke 04 and 1-3 against 1. FC Magdeburg) and an early exit from the German Cup (1-4 against Eintracht Frankfurt).
Following their strong comeback in the Bundesliga, 1. FC Köln continued to impress in the second football league. On the third matchday, they secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Eintracht Braunschweig, with their second league game taking place in the 2. Bundesliga.
Despite the improvement shown by Braunschweig during the second half, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities and continued their winless streak in the 2. Bundesliga, adding another defeat to their early season struggles.
