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On This Day in Football: Bundesliga witnesses chaotic ending

On this day in 1978, the German Bundesliga witnessed the most exciting end to a campaign.

It was the last game of the season as FC Koln and Borussia Monchengladbach were level on points at first and second respectively. Koln had a ten-goal advantage over Gladbach and were scheduled to play away at St. Pauli, the last placed team on the table.

The 1970s were dominated by Gladbach. League success in 1970 and 1971 was soon followed by a hat-trick of Bundesliga titles from 1976 to 1977.

The reigning champions, welcomed Borussia Dortmund to Rheinstadion.