In a thrilling match played at the Stadion Friedrichskirchen, FC Köln defeated VfL Bochum and secured their relegation from the Bundesliga. The match was a must-win for both teams as they were looking to avoid a fourth consecutive season in the lower division.
The first half saw both teams play well but it was VfL Bochum who took the lead when Modeste scored his second goal of the season. The German international had already scored four goals in his last five games and he made it 2-1 after just 4 minutes.
However, FC Köln responded quickly and managed to equalize with a penalty kick by Jürgen Klinsmann. This gave the visitors a slight advantage and they looked set to take the lead again.
But then things went against them as Modeste headed home a corner kick from a corner kick by Kasper Hjulström to give FC Köln the lead. The goal was crucial as it meant that the team could secure their place in the Bundesliga without much difficulty.
After the break, VfL Bochum tried to come back but failed to score any goals. The match ended in a 2-1 victory for FC Köln and they will now have to wait until the end of the season to see if they can qualify for the Champions League next year.