Füllkrug rescues Bremen point at Cologne

Cologne's early lead and a saved penalty slipped away as Füllkrug levelled to earn Bremen a 1-1 draw.

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What happened. Linton Maina fired Cologne ahead on 11 minutes after Karl Hein saved Thijs Dallinga's early penalty. Niclas Füllkrug equalised on 69 minutes as the sides settled for a 1-1 draw.

Cologne made four changes, with Moore and Dallinga making first Bundesliga starts.
Bremen were unchanged for the first time under Daniel Thioune.
Mitchell Weiser returned to Bremen's squad after 14 months out with an ACL injury.

Cologne's missed penalty proved costly as Bremen extended their momentum under Thioune.

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