Munich - They bit their teeth. Seethed inwardly, but this time not let their frustrations out verbally. In Cologne's leaders would have had after the 1-1 at 1860 Munich Leaders every reason to argue with referee Manuel Grafe.
Roland Koch, FC head coach for two games, to say nothing of crucial situation. Michael Meier not leave: "We now another. We have obtained enough scolding. "
The coach Christoph Daum said not at all locked) (see article on the left side.
Until the 77th FC minute was the better team. One, which appeared homogeneous. One that was more playful than the opponent. Which is also and above all by the engagement of Youssef Mohamad in defense was finally safe.
The fat jokes missed scoring chances by Broich and left before the break. And consequently had gone 1-0 up.
But then the hammer: Assistant René Hammer raised in the 77th Foul by Timo Gebhardt minute after Patrick Helmes in the flag. All expected a whistle Grafe, but could continue to the astonishment of all.
The Cologne stopped. Youssef Mohamad tackelte in the penalty against those very Gebhardt. To the chagrin of Cologne Grafe decided on penalties - a highly dubious. Berhalter met for 1-1 late on.
"I do not understand. Everyone sees that I am drawn quite clearly on his pants - only the referee did not. The wizard has already shown it foul. This was day two and lost two points stolen ", was top scorer helmet pissed.
Previously Milivoje Novakovic FC had deservedly taken the lead. According to a corner of the strong ex-Lion Nemanja Vucicevic and much bustle was "Novagol" on the spot and hammered the ball volley into the net.
Ironically, "Party-Nova", composed of "disciplinary reasons" (O-Ton thumb) only once on the bench had to take a seat. The then hit - it was his seventh goal in the last seven games.
But not jubilant. On the contrary, Nova turned out grimly, almost aggressively looking for manager's job. No sign of joy, only for inner satisfaction.
Satisfaction that there was at the end of Cologne's vision no longer. "1860 must be happy with a draw," Meier said after the seventh point this season, "we now have courageously played." But in the end he was two points. Three would have been earned.
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