In a closely contested match between 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05, it was 1. FC Köln who emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The first half saw both teams creating chances but failing to capitalize on them. The deadlock was finally broken in the 63rd minute when 1. FC Köln opened the scoring. Mainz fought back and managed to equalize in the 78th minute, setting up an exciting finish. However, it was 1. FC Köln who had the last laugh as they scored a late goal to secure all three points.