Cologne struggles with set-pieces in 2-1 loss to Hamburger SV

Cologne lost 2-1 to Hamburger SV in a Bundesliga match on September 19. Despite dominating possession with 68% and taking 18 shots, Cologne failed to score in the first half. Goals from Nicolas Capaldo and Yussuf Poulsen gave Hamburg a two-goal lead, with Ragnar Ache scoring a late consolation for Cologne. Coach René Wagner expressed disappointment over the missed opportunities and ongoing issues with defending set pieces, which have persisted from the previous season. The team will focus on improvements during the international break before facing Borussia Mönchengladbach next.

• 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — René Wagner addresses Cologne’s familiar set-piece problems after frustrating Bundesliga defeat