Viktoria Köln beat Aachen 5-2 after first-half defensive collapse

Viktoria Köln beat Aachen 5-2 in a Mittelrhein derby.

Köln overwhelmed Aachen’s defense, especially in the first half.

Aachen goalkeeper Riemann tried to explain his team’s mistakes after the heavy defeat.

He said the team had made as many mistakes as it had in the previous eight months.

The result highlights how badly Aachen’s defense struggled in this match.

The available information does not say what happens next.