Dallinga's late double sinks Hoffenheim as Cologne stage stunning comeback
Cologne produced a dramatic comeback win against Hoffenheim on the opening matchday of the Bundesliga season. After trailing earlier in the match, Cologne were rescued by a late brace from Dallinga, whose two goals flipped the result and handed his side all three points. The defeat leaves Hoffenheim empty-handed from their opening fixture and highlights early defensive concerns for the visitors.
Read the full story at bundesliga.comOpening-day results rarely define a season, but a comeback win of this kind can shape early momentum in powerful ways. Dallinga's late double gives Cologne a dramatic platform to build on and signals that the new arrival can be a reliable match-winner when it matters most. For Hoffenheim, conceding late goals against a side that finished below them in the standings is a familiar warning sign — the kind of fragility that travel well across a long Bundesliga campaign if not addressed quickly.
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