Bundesliga: VfB Stuttgart Overcomes 1-0 Deficit to Beat 1. FC Köln 2-1

Stuttgart edges Cologne 2-1 in Bundesliga comeback victory

Stuttgart stages a remarkable comeback to defeat Cologne 2-1 in the Bundesliga, rising to fifth place in the standings. Read more.

The match's turning point came in the 81st minute when Angelo Stiller's pass found Josha Vagnoman...

Stuttgart staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Koln 2-1 in the Bundesliga, rising to fifth place in the standings. Koln had taken an early lead with Ragnar Ache's precise pass to Jakub Kaminski, who slotted the ball past Alexander Nubel in just four minutes.

However, Stuttgart grew into the game and was awarded a penalty in the 28th minute after Ermedin Demirovic was fouled by Marvin Schwabe. Demirovic stepped up and calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, equalizing for Stuttgart.

The match-winning moment came in the 81st minute when Angelo Stiller's precise pass found Josha Vagnoman, who skillfully slotted the ball past Schwabe, securing a 2-1 victory for Stuttgart. This win marked a significant turnaround, with Koln having won only once in 15 home head-to-heads against Stuttgart.

Ache nearly scored an own goal shortly after kickoff, but his effort was dramatically cleared off the line. As the game progressed, Stuttgart gained momentum, with Tiago Tomas's spectacular overhead kick forcing Marvin Schwabe to make a crucial tip-over save.

Before the half-hour mark, Stuttgart was awarded a penalty after Ermedin Demirovic was fouled by Schwabe. Demirovic himself stepped up and confidently scored the penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to equalize.

The half's final chance fell to Cologne, with Sebastian Sebulonsen striking just wide of the target, denying his team a potential lead going into the break.

Both teams created scoring opportunities midway through the second half. Ermedin Demirovic's volley at the back post was parried away by Marvin Schwabe, while Cologne's Saïd El Mala had a close-range shot stopped by Alexander Nubel.

El Mala continued to threaten Stuttgart's goal, hitting the crossbar with another strike and having another shot tipped over by Nubel. Despite his best efforts, Stuttgart held firm, and the score remained level until the breakthrough.

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Das war's in Köln und wir gewinnen mit 2:1 durch Tore von Ermedin #Demirovic und Josha #Vagnoman.
Was für eine Charakter-Leistung.
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— VfB Stuttgart 1893 (@VfB) September 28, 2025

The match's turning point came in the 81st minute when Angelo Stiller's pass found Josha Vagnoman, who skillfully slotted the ball past Schwabe to secure a 2-1 win for Stuttgart.

Cologne's lead woes continued as Stuttgart's Josha Vagnoman scored a decisive goal, threading through at an acute angle and finishing brilliantly to steal the points. This moment of brilliance turned the game in Stuttgart's favor.

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The win propelled Stuttgart into the European places, leapfrogging Cologne in the standings. This victory marked a significant milestone for Stuttgart, as they earned their first away league points of the season after two previous defeats.