Bundesliga: FC Union Berlin recovers a 0-1 deficit to overcome Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1
BERLIN. FC Union Berlin succeeded in turn the table against Borussia Mönchengladbach to win 2-1.
BERLIN. FC Union Berlin managed to turn the table against Borussia Mönchengladbach to win 2-1. It was Borussia Mönchengladbach to strike first with a goal of N. Elvedi at the 33′. Then it was a goal in the 79′ minute to make things even for 1-1. Eventually, D. Doekhi gave the win to FC Union Berlin in the 90′ minute with a goal.
The match was played at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei stadium in Berlin on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Harm Osmers who had the assistance of Guido Kleve and Thorben Siewer. The 4th official was Florian Heft. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant around 17.6 degrees Celsius or 63.63 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 77%.
Match Statistics
FC Union Berlin was in firm control of the ball 55% while Borussia Mönchengladbach was struggling with a 45% ball possession.
FC Union Berlin was more aggressive with 60 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 7 were on target. Which is one of the reasons FC Union Berlin won the match.
FC Union Berlin shot 18 times, 7 on target, 11 off target. On the opposite side, Borussia Mönchengladbach shot 6 times, 3 on target, 3 off target.
Cards
FC Union Berlin received 3 yellow cards (S. Michel, J. Ryerson and C. Trimmel). On the opposite side, Borussia Mönchengladbach received 2 yellow cards (M. Thuram and T. Sippel).
After this encounter, FC Union Berlin will have 23 points to stay in the 2nd place. On the other side, Borussia Mönchengladbach will stay with 16 points like FC Köln to stay in the 10th place.
Match Events
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29'29'
S. Becker (Goal Disallowed)
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33'33'
N. Elvedi
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59'59'
S. Michel
J. Siebatcheu
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59'59'
G. Haraguchi
A. Schafer
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59'59'
C. Trimmel
T. Puchacz
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64'64'
S. Michel
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67'67'
M. Thuram
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74'74'
P. Herrmann
N. Ngoumou
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74'74'
J. Leweling
J. Haberer
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75'75'
K. Behrens
S. Becker
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75'75'
L. Netz
M. Thuram
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79'79'
K. Behrens
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79'79'
T. Sippel
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85'85'
Y. Borges Sanches
L. Stindl
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86'86'
C. Trimmel (Goal Disallowed)
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90'90'
T. Jantschke
R. Bensebaini
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90'90'
J. Ryerson
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90'90'
C. Trimmel
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90'90'
D. Doekhi
Next match
In the upcoming Bundesliga match, FC Union Berlin will play away against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the 6th of November with a 2-1 head to head in favor of Bayer 04 Leverkusen (3 draws).
Borussia Mönchengladbach will host VfB Stuttgart on the 4th of November with a 13-7 head to head record in favor of VfB Stuttgart (8 draws).
FC Union Berlin: Formation and Lineups
FC Union Berlin started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
The manager Urs Fischer chose to play with the following team: Frederik Rønnow , Danilho Doekhi , Robin Knoche , Diogo Leite , Julian Ryerson , András Schäfer , Rani Khedira , Janik Haberer , Tymoteusz Puchacz , Sheraldo Becker and Jordan Siebatcheu .
Substitutes
FC Union Berlin made 5 changes: J. Siebatcheu for S. Michel (59′), A. Schafer for G. Haraguchi (59′), T. Puchacz for C. Trimmel (59′), J. Haberer for J. Leweling (74′) and S. Becker for K. Behrens (75′).
Top player: Kevin Behrens
Probably the most impressive player in FC Union Berlin was Kevin Behrens.
His rating is with 1 goal, 4 passes (100% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 3 duels out of 3. He performed 2 crosses.
His performance was notable also because he began the game from the bench before entering the field in the 75′.
Borussia Mönchengladbach: Formation and Lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
On the opposite side, Daniel Farke played with: Tobias Sippel , Joseph Scally , Marvin Friedrich , Nico Elvedi , Ramy Bensebaini , Julian Weigl , Christoph Kramer , Nathan N’Goumou , Lars Stindl , Alassane Pléa and Marcus Thuram .
Substitutes
Borussia Mönchengladbach made 4 changes: N. Ngoumou for P. Herrmann (74′), M. Thuram for L. Netz (75′), L. Stindl for Y. Borges Sanches (85′) and R. Bensebaini for T. Jantschke (90′).
Top player: Ramy Bensebaini
The player who no doubt impressed Borussia Mönchengladbach the most was Ramy Bensebaini.
His rating is with 35 passes (71% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 5.
Results of the day
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