On Friday evening, 1. FC Köln secured a significant home win in the Bundesliga, beating VfL Wolfsburg 1-0. Linton Maina scored the decisive goal in the 29th minute, curling a ball that was lightly misdirected into the net from the edge of the penalty area.

The Köln side dominated the early part of the match and had several opportunities to extend their lead, but they lacked clinical finishing in front of the goal. After the halftime break, Wolfsburg intensified their attack and applied more pressure. In the closing minutes, however, the German side repeatedly stumbled over goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe or failed to convert their own chances. Through perseverance, Köln maintained the slender advantage, marking an important statement in their fight to stay in the top flight.