Published February 11,2023
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Union Berlin fought again with two objectives in 11 minutes to battle to a 2-1 win over hosts RB Leipzig on Saturday and keep on the heels of league leaders Bayern Munich as they stretched their excellent begin to the 12 months to 5 consecutive Bundesliga wins.
Goals from Janik Haberer and Robin Knoche within the second half lifted Union to 42 factors in second place, one behind Bayern.
Leipzig’s first league defeat since September noticed them drop to fifth on 36.
Yet it had began properly for Leipzig who went in entrance due to Benjamin Henrichs’ 25-metre strike within the twenty fourth minute.
Leipzig, who face Manchester City within the Champions League spherical of 16 on Feb. 22, had the higher possibilities within the first half however Union levelled within the 61st minute with an unstoppable volley from Haberer.
Things received even worse for the hosts 11 minutes later when Union have been awarded a penalty for a handball and Knoche thundered in his spot kick to place the guests in entrance.
Substitute Yussuf Poulsen nearly immediately breathed new life into Leipzig, sliding into the field within the 78th minute to flick the ball into the online, just for his effort to be dominated offside.
Union desperately held on for the win regardless of immense stress from Leipzig who had two golden possibilities within the eight minutes of stoppage time.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
