KOLN star Florian Kainz could find himself in hot water after he ignored Bundesliga rules by celebrating with his team-mates during the 2-2 draw against Mainz.
The Austrian midfielder fist bumped with four different team-mates after he put his side 2-0 up in the 53rd minute at the RheinEnergieStadion.
Florian Kainz celebrates after putting Koln 2-0 up against MainzCredit: Reuters
With football back underway in Germany behind-closed-doors, authorities are still looking to minimise the threat of contracting coronavirus despite players being regularly tested for Covid-19.
Bundesliga rules state that players are banned from celebrating with their team-mates during the global pandemic.
But Kainz revelled with his team-mates after his header, with the player to potentially face punishment.
And to make matters worse, Mainz hit Koln back as they managed to snatch away an unlikely point thanks to a stunning solo goal from midfielder Pierre Kunde.
The Cameroonian midfielder burst his way through five defenders before beating goalkeeper Timo Horn to leave Koln boss Markus Gisdol cursing his side’s late collapse.
TWO FAST TOO FURIOUS
It was sweet revenge for Mainz gaffer Achim Beierlorzer who was sacked by Koln in the autumn with the club hurtling towards the drop zone.
However it looked ominous for him when his former club hit the front after just four minutes.
Mainz skipper Moussa Niakhate needlessly shoved Mark Uth to the floor and, following a lengthy VAR check in the nearby Kolner Keller, Uth dusted himself down to score from the spot.
Gisdol wanted more from his side and replaced teenager Jan Thilmann with winger Dominick Drexler at half-time.
Eight minutes later the 29-year-old sub crossed for Kainz who powered home his side’s second.
Koln blew a two-goal lead after Kainz put the club two goals up early in the second halfCredit: EPA
Mainz left with a valuable point after Pierre Kunde scored late onCredit: Reuters
However, long-time Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench to score his first ever Bundesliga goal for Jurgen Klopp’s former club, who then stunned the home team with Kunde’s late cracker.
Cologne clearly missed their famous Billy Goat mascot Hennes, who was barred from his own stadium for the first time since 2008, through no fault of his own.
Clearly a case of Gruff justice!
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
