The "Wolves" ensured the best possible start into the clash as they broke the deadlock with 40 seconds played when Joshua Guilavogui hammered home the opener.

Bruno Labbadia's men continued on the front foot and should have doubled their lead but neither Divock Origi nor Josip Brekalo were able to make the most of their promising chances.

Cologne lacked in penetration but they punished Wolfsburg's wastefulness at the half-hour mark as Jonas Hector marked the equalizer to shock the hosts.

After the half time, Wolfsburg came out with their guns blazing as Origi secured the 2-1 lead after poking home into the empty net in the 54th minute.

The hosts were not done with the scoring as Robin Knoche headed home a cross before Josip Brekalo rounded off the 4-1 victory, which sealed Hamburg's relegation.

Wolfsburg completed the season on the 16th place to face lower league side Holstein Kiel for two legs in the relegation play-offs meanwhile Cologne will play in the second division next season.

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