Leverkusen were expected to cruise against their second-division opponents, but found themselves two down early in the second half as Damion Downs and Linton Maina scored either side of half-time.

As for 2. Bundesliga leaders Köln, if Linton Maina isn’t 100 percent, then Steffen Tigges could start for Gerhard Struber’s side, and the same goes for Floian Wirtz should Luca Waldschmidt ...

The 2. Bundesliga leaders were seeking their first semi-final appearance in 23 years, and doubled their advantage within nine minutes of the restart as Linton Maina rounded off a swift counter.

Florian Wirtz went close after the break after Marvin Schwäbe saved Jeremie Frimpong’s effort, then Linton Maina showed how it’s done on a counterattack in the 54th when he sprinted down the ...

Goal! The home team reduce the deficit to 1-2 through a header from Linton Maina. Dejan Ljubicic instrumental with a fine assist. The away team have replaced Adam Karabec with Levin Oztunali.

As for 2. Bundesliga leaders Köln, if Linton Maina isn’t 100 percent, then Steffen Tigges could start for Gerhard Struber’s side, and the same goes for Floian Wirtz should Luca Waldschmidt not be ...