Bundesliga referees discuss Ragnar Ache goal

During the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga, Cologne forward Ragnar Ache scored a bicycle kick goal against Hoffenheim. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Following the goal, recorded audio from the VAR room captured the officials' reactions to the play. The referees expressed significant admiration for the technical quality of the strike, with one official remarking that it should stand without further review. Comments included calling it the 'goal of the year' and describing the effort as 'incredible.' This incident occurred on February 22, 2026. The goal was subsequently awarded the prize for the best goal of February.