Köln vs Hertha BSC LIVE: Bundesliga latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Köln take on Hertha BSC in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
1. FC Köln 3 - 2 Hertha BSC
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:56
60‘ HOW IS IT NOT FOUR?!
Timo Hübers' flicked header looks destined for the top corner, only to hit the inside of the post and bounce to safety.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
Incredible goalkeeping again. And again. Oli keeping us in this 🥵
59' | #KOEBSC 3-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
59‘ Alter falter Oliver Christensen.
He's made another superb save, this time to deny Dejan Ljubicic's volley from the edge of the box.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:55
Attempt saved. Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
58‘ JAAAAN! What a chance!
He goes from box to box before teeing up Linton Maina, who sets up Jan again. His shot is saved, again, by Christensen.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Attempt saved. Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Linton Maina.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:53
Foul by Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:53
Delay in match because of an injury Marvin Plattenhardt (Hertha Berlin).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:54
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:50
Delay in match because of an injury Kingsley Schindler (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:49
As saves go, that's a pretty big one from Oli Christensen 😳👏
51' | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/Vqp2ScKlon— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:48
52' THAT SHOULD BE FOUR!
Jan Thielmann bursts past his man and produces a cross of real quality for Steffen Tigges.
He does everything right but it's an absolutely stunning close-range save from Christensen. Wow.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:48
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Marvin Plattenhardt.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:48
Attempt saved. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jan Thielmann with a cross.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:47
Foul by Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:46
50' Another opening!
A clever ball in behind finds Steffen Tigges, his cutback is caught by Christensen.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:47
Attempt saved. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kingsley Schindler.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:43
Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:43
47' ALMOST!
Jan Thielmann, who has just come on, whips in a teasing cross in front of Steffen Tigges.
He's inches away from getting on the end of it!
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:43
No giving up. A huge 45 minutes to come. Keep up the fight, boys! ✊
46' | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/zq845P7QzU— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:41
Second Half begins 1. FC Köln 3, Hertha Berlin 2.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:41
46' We're back underway in Müngersdorf!@JanThielmann replaces Eric Martel at the break.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/VdG8uJlsdC— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:41
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Jan Thielmann replaces Eric Martel.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:24
Behind at the break ⏸️
HT | #KOEBSC 3-2 pic.twitter.com/BQFEEtOwce— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:24
HALF-TIME! And what a half that was 🤯
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/bGiB0CE2GJ— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
First Half ends, 1. FC Köln 3, Hertha Berlin 2.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Florian Niederlechner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:25
Attempt blocked. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Kainz.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
45+4' Marton Dardai is booked for a foul on Florian Kainz as we break forward.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
Márton Dárdai (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:23
Kingsley Schindler (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:21
Alter, wie geil ist der Ball bitte!
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:22
Attempt missed. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Florian Kainz with a cross following a corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:20
OHHH THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN FLITHY
Florian Kainz has a touch like velvet and a right-foot like a thunderbolt. Christensen does well to parry.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:20
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Jonjoe Kenny.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:20
Attempt blocked. Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Kainz with a cross.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:19
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:19
Attempt saved. Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:18
45+1' Five minutes of added time.
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:18
Attempt missed. Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:17
43' WHEN YOU LOOK UP COUNTER IN THE DICTIONARY, YOU'LL FIND THAT! (maybe Kitchen counters too)
Steffen Tigges paces down the left, finds Linton Maina and he picks out Ellyes Skhiri in the middle. He finds a way past Christensen! JAAA!
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🐐 3:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/ad3hr4BaQo— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:16
Damn it.
43' | #KOEBSC 3-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:16
GET IN THEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:15
HELLYES ELLYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:15
A quiet Friday night so far...#HaHoHe #KOEBSC 2-2 pic.twitter.com/cCkqoGr56p
— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:15
Goal! 1. FC Köln 3, Hertha Berlin 2. Ellyes Skhiri (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:28
Attempt saved. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kingsley Schindler with a headed pass.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:14
Attempt saved. Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Florian Kainz with a cross.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:13
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Jonjoe Kenny.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:12
39' EQUALISER!
Timo Hübers rises highest to meet a perfect Florian Kainz free-kick to restore parity. GET IN!
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🐐 2:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/SQEDTiuNaq— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:12
Bleughhh. Hübers levels it again.
39' | #KOEBSC 2-2— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:11
TWO-TWO!
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:11
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:11
Goal! 1. FC Köln 2, Hertha Berlin 2. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) header from the left side of the six yard box following a corner.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:11
Linton Maina (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:10
37‘ Dodi Lukebakio is booked for a strong tackle on Florian Kainz.
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🐐 1:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:09
Dodi Lukébakio (Hertha Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:09
Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:09
Corner, Hertha Berlin. Conceded by Timo Hübers.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:09
Attempt blocked. Florian Niederlechner (Hertha Berlin) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Márton Dárdai.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:08
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Marvin Plattenhardt.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:07
33‘ Hertha are ahead.
Marton Dardai's pass is perfect for Dodi Lukebakio. He drives inside and manages to tee up Stevan Jovetic. He makes no mistake from the edge of the area.
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🐐 1:2 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:06
GET IN THEEEERRREEEE!!!!
33' | #KOEBSC 1-2 pic.twitter.com/ydNejIBjGq— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:05
Goal! 1. FC Köln 1, Hertha Berlin 2. Stevan Jovetic (Hertha Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:04
31‘ CHANCE!
Eric Martel cuts inside and has a dig from 20 yards. His curling effort is always rising and is off target.
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🐐 1:1 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:03
Attempt missed. Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jonas Hector.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:01
28‘ Ellyes Skhiri has a go from long range but his squirming, swerving drive over the turf is well-held by Oliver Christensen.
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🐐 1:1 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
20:01
Attempt saved. Ellyes Skhiri (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Florian Kainz.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:59
THE HAND OF OLI! ✋
26' | #KOEBSC 1-1— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:59
26‘ BIG CHANCE!
Linton Maina does brilliantly to bustle his way through on the way into the box.
His cross is met by @kingschindler17's diving header, which is somehow saved by Oliver Christensen.
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🐐 1:1 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:59
Attempt missed. Ellyes Skhiri (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:59
Attempt saved. Kingsley Schindler (1. FC Köln) header from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Linton Maina.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:57
It's louder than normal here 📢#HaHoHe #KOEBSC 1-1 pic.twitter.com/AcJdcf3UTL
— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:57
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Steffen Tigges replaces Davie Selke because of an injury.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:56
24‘ Eric Martel is into the book for a foul on Marton Dardai.
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🐐 1:1 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:56
24‘ Steffen Tigges replaces Davie Selke.
Let's go, Tiggi!
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🐐 1:1 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/9kpomykuX3— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:57
Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:57
Foul by Eric Martel (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:57
Attempt missed. Davie Selke (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the left. Assisted by Kingsley Schindler.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:52
THE QUICK RESPONSE WE NEEDED! @lucas_tousart29 buries the equaliser. Yes, boys! 🙌
18' | #KOEBSC 1-1 pic.twitter.com/9IMsF6bwpc— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:52
Hand ball by Kingsley Schindler (1. FC Köln).
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:51
18' Hertha are level.
Lucas Tousart fires home after pinball in the box.
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🐐 1:1 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:50
Goal! 1. FC Köln 1, Hertha Berlin 1. Lucas Tousart (Hertha Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:49
To make matters worse, Filip Uremović took a blow to the head during the goal and has to go off.
↩️ Uremović
↪️ Rogel
12' | #KOEBSC 1-0 pic.twitter.com/csPoYLtMSx— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:47
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Oliver Christensen.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:47
Attempt saved. Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eric Martel.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:46
Eric and @kingschindler17 loving it! 🔥
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🐐 1:0 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/hitjla5O8F— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:45
Attempt missed. Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:45
12' Early sub for Hertha.
Filip Uremovic clashed heads with Davie Selke as he nodded home and has required treatment. He's replayed by Agustin Rogel.
Get well soon!
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🐐 1:0 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:45
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Márton Dárdai.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:45
Attempt blocked. Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:45
Substitution, Hertha Berlin. Agustín Rogel replaces Filip Uremovic because of an injury.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:44
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Jonjoe Kenny.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:44
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:42
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:41
8' THE PERFECT START!
Davie Selke rises highest to meet @kingschindler17's cross and power home.
GET IN THEREEEEEEEEEEEE!
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🐐 1:0 🐻 #KOEBSC #effzeh pic.twitter.com/sawwVEzJAh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 12, 2023
Köln vs Hertha BSC
19:42
Delay in match because of an injury Davie Selke (1. FC Köln).
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