​Germany-Ghanaian striker Ragnar Ache came off the bench to turn FC Koln’s afternoon around, hitting a decisive brace in a 2–1 home win over Mainz 05 at the RheinEnergieStadion.
Koln had trailed to a first-half header from Stefan Bell, but Ache’s introduction at the break transformed the attack and the atmosphere.
His first goal arrived on 57 minutes, a well-timed run and powerful header from an Alessio Castro-Montes cross that finally beat Daniel Batz and restored belief in the home side. Ache kept stretching Mainz’s back line and was rewarded again on 85 minutes, applying a composed finish for the winner to complete the comeback and lift Köln’s survival hopes.
The double takes Ache to 17 Bundesliga appearances with 3 goals and 3 assists so far in the 2025/26 campaign, underlining his growing importance for Lukas Kwasniok’s side.
Koln, who had been winless in seven league matches before this game, now looks to build on the momentum when they travel to face Freiburg in their next Bundesliga fixture on Sunday, 25 January.
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