Match ReportBundesligaUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Dallinga's debut brace sparks Cologne comeback
A late double from debutant Thijs Dallinga turned the RheinEnergieStadion into a cauldron of celebration.
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Competition
Bundesliga Matchday 1
Score
Cologne 3-2 Hoffenheim
Scorers
El Mala, Dallinga (2) for Cologne; Daghim, Kabak for Hoffenheim
Venue
RheinEnergieStadion
What happened. Cologne trailed 2-1 before Thijs Dallinga, on as a substitute, scored twice in the final minutes to secure a dramatic 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.
- Dallinga joined on loan from Bologna less than two weeks ago.
- He equalized in the 72nd minute, then scored the winner with eight minutes left.
- Said El Mala had earlier equalized for Cologne before being substituted.
Cologne kick off their 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign with a morale-boosting victory at home.
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