In the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Cologne, the game was played under the conditions of equalized play due to the absence of both teams' players. However, it is worth noting that the referee's decision to award a penalty kick was controversial.

The match began with Borussia Mönchengladbach leading 2-1 after 65 minutes, but they were unable to capitalize on their lead as Cologne took advantage of the situation. After 70 minutes, Borussia Mönchengladbach scored two goals to take a 4-1 lead. The referee awarded a penalty kick for a foul by Borussia Mönchengladbach player, who received a red card, resulting in a 4-2 victory for Cologne.

The referee's decision to award a penalty kick was highly controversial. It is unclear why the referee felt that Borussia Mönchengladbach had committed a foul when it appeared that it was a goal. Additionally, the referee did not provide any clear explanation for his decision, which led to some confusion among fans and players.

Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, Borussia Mönchengladbach managed to win the match thanks to their own efforts. They outshot Cologne 8-2, while the visitors failed to convert any shots. In addition, Borussia Mönchengladbach's goalkeeper made several crucial saves throughout the match, keeping their team ahead despite being down to ten men.

In conclusion, the match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Cologne was played under the conditions of equalized play due to the absence of both teams' players. However, the referee's decision to award a penalty kick was controversial, and it remains unclear why he felt that Borussia Mönchengladbach had committed a foul when it appeared that it was a goal. Despite this, Borussia Mönchengladbach managed to win the match thanks to their own efforts, outshooting Cologne 8-2 and scoring three goals.