FC Köln triumphs over VfL Bochum, securing relegation with Modeste's decisive goal.

In a thrilling match at Veltins-Arena on Saturday evening, FC Köln secured their place in the Bundesliga for another season by defeating VfL Bochum 1-0. The victory was achieved through a crucial goal scored by forward Jean-Kévin Augustin Modeste in the final minutes of the game.

The match was a must-win situation for both teams as they were both fighting to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. FC Köln had already secured their safety and needed just one point to confirm their place in the top flight. On the other hand, VfL Bochum were still fighting for survival and needed all three points to stay up.

Modeste's goal came deep into injury time when he took advantage of a mistake by Bochum goalkeeper Thomas Heinz. The Cameroon international ran onto a long ball from the right flank and beat the keeper with a powerful shot that sailed past the helpless defender.

The goal proved to be the turning point of the match as it gave FC Köln the much-needed win they needed to secure their place back in the Bundesliga. The victory also ended VfL Bochum's hopes of survival, as they now have to face the drop to the second tier of German football.

Despite the disappointment of losing out on a spot in the Bundesliga, VfL Bochum manager Frank Schaefer praised his players' efforts and thanked them for their commitment to the club. "I want to thank my players for their dedication and hard work," he said. "We gave everything we could today, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough."

For FC Köln manager Alexander Nouri, the victory was a dream come true after months of hard work and sacrifice. "This is a historic moment for us," he said. "It's been a tough year, but we fought until the end and got the result we wanted."

Overall, it was a tense and exciting match between two struggling teams, but FC Köln emerged victorious thanks to Modeste's decisive goal. It was a testament to their resilience and determination to keep fighting until the very last whistle.