Jena won 1-0 against Köln in a close match. Isabella Jaron scored the only goal from a penalty.
Jena from Thüringen won three key away points against 1.FC Köln. The single goal came from a penalty by Isabella Jaron right before halftime. This gave Jena a 1-0 lead they held onto.
1.FC Köln wanted to keep their unbeaten run of five games against Jena. Coach Britta Carlson changed three players after their win over Hamburger SV. Marina Hegering and Taylor Ziemer missed out due to injuries. Laura Vogt was suspended. Adriana Achcinska returned to midfield. Laura Donhauser and Vanessa Leimenstoll played on the wings.
Jena fans made the start exciting. Both teams had chances. Adriana Achcinska tested Jena keeper Jasmin Janning early. Jena got going after a free kick by Jaron. Then Jaron got a penalty after a clash in the box. She scored it even with Köln fans upset.
Köln had more of the ball in the second half. They made good chances. Achcinska hit the post from a free kick. Top scorer Sandra Jessen could not beat Janning. Köln tried hard but did not tie the game.
Jena stays last in the Bundesliga with six points. Köln is eighth with 18 points. Jena's defense and Janning's saves helped them win.
