Union Berlin vs Union SG Final score, result (UEL): A draw in six-goal battle

Union Berlin vs Union SG Highlight

A dramatic UEFA Europa League (UEL) last-16 clash between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Union Berlin ended in a 3-3 draw after an 89th-minute equalizer for Union Berlin had appeared to give Royale Union Saint-Gilloise a shock victory. The hosts' undefeated streak now stands at 14 competitive games after the late equalizer.

Union Berlin vs Union SG Summary

Union Berlin and Saint-Gilloise were squaring off for the third time this season after meeting in the UEL group stage. Anthony Moris' rapid reactions helped the Belgian team survive the first 20 minutes unharmed in major part. Sheraldo Becker's volleyed attempt was deflected over the crossbar by the goalie, who also made a save on Kevin Behrens' downward header.

The visitors' prospects of repeating that feat were helped in the 28th minute when Victor Boniface's long-range drive took a vicious deflection, leaving the unfortunate Frederik Rnnow to see the ball soar into his goal. Union Berlin's only other home loss this season came against Saint-Gilloise. Saint-Gilloise was unable to defend until the half as it turned out, when Josip Juranovi struck a beautiful curling free-kick that eluded an outstretched Moris.

Union Berlin vs Union SG Summary

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The second period was off to a strong start for the German hosts, but they were penalized for a moment of distraction just before the hour mark. Yorbe Vertessen scored his third European goal of the season after Yorbe Lapoussin found him running after a complacent Christopher Trimmel was dispossessed just inside the Saint-Gilloise. Christian Burgess was given a handball penalty with just over 20 minutes left, giving Union Berlin a chance to equalize from the spot. After having his penalty shot stopped, Robin Knoche pounded the rebound into the goal with ease.

Nevertheless, the tie only lasted three minutes when Saint-Gilloise, unfazed, regained the lead a third time. In a one-on-one scenario, Boniface maintained his calm to score his second goal of the game after receiving a low cross from Bart Nieuwkoop. A thrilling match still held one shocking surprise in store as Sven Michel leveled things up for his team with a deflected shot in the 89th minute, keeping the tie alive going into the second leg next week.

Union Berlin vs Union SG Final score

Goals

Union Berlin: Josip Juranovic 42’, Robin Knoche 69’, Sven Michel 89’

Union SG: Victor Boniface 28’, 72’, Yorbe Vertessen 58’

Union Berlin vs Union SG Line-ups

Union Berlin: Rönnow - Doekhi, Knoche, Leite - Trimmel (c) (Gießelmann 78'), Thorsby (Leweling 78'), Khedira, Haberer (Laidouni 63'), Juranovic - Becker (Michel 78'), Behrens (Jordan 63')
Union SG: Moris (c) - Nieuwkoop, Burgess, Kandouss, van der Heyden - El Azzouzi, Lapoussin, Lynen - Amani (Puertas 86'), Boniface (Nilsson 86'), Vertessen (Adingra 80')

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