Munich (dpa / lby) - A late header goal by defense chief Jesper Verlaat saved TSV 1860 Munich from the first defeat of the season in the 3rd soccer league. Niederkander, who advanced into attack in the final phase, promptly scored the equalizer in the 86th minute on Saturday to make it 1-1 (0-1) at Viktoria Köln.
In front of a good 5,000 spectators in the Höhenberg Spirtpark, the "Lions" missed the sole start record in the 3rd league after five wins with success number six. However, they continue to lead the table with 16 points.
Four days before the DFB Cup game against Sixty's city rivals FC Bayern Munich, Cologne took the lead in the first half, which they dominated, thanks to a penalty kick safely converted by former Bundesliga professional Marcel Risse (24th minute). Shortly before that, 1860 goalkeeper Marco Hiller prevented an unfortunate own goal by Fabian Greilinger with a great reflex.
