FC St. Pauli and 1. FC Köln finished the 30th Bundesliga matchday with a 1-1 draw. The game saw Karol Mets open the scoring, only for Luca Waldschmidt to equalize from a penalty late in the match.
For much of the Friday evening fixture at the Millerntor-Stadion, the match lacked clear signs of goals. Both teams played cautiously at the outset, with chances arriving only sporadically. The home side missed their best opportunities before halftime, while Köln struggled to generate any real attacking threat.
The pace picked up after the break. St. Pauli increased the pressure, and they were eventually rewarded in the 69th minute. Following a corner kick, Hauke Wahl extended the ball into the center, allowing Karol Mets to head in the opening goal.
Subsequently, the visiting Köln players attempted to take more risks, but initially lacked any clear attacking penetration. The decisive moment came in the final minutes: After Mets fouled Damian Kaminski, the video assistant reviewed the situation, leading the referee to award a penalty kick. The substitute Luca Waldschmidt confidently converted the penalty, leveling the score at 1-1.
Even during the long stoppage time, both teams pushed for a victory, but clear chances remained elusive. Ultimately, St. Pauli and Köln had to settle for a point split.