cologne (Germany): union berlin moved to the top of Bundesliga They came from the standings for the first time in German club history in a 1-0 win over Cologne on Sunday thanks to their own goal in the opening round of the game.
At the start of the match, Union was lucky to take the lead in the third minute, when Cologne defender Timo Hubers’ attempt to block at low cross was deflected at his goalkeeper’s near post.
Cologne was unlucky to accept a penalty five minutes later when a header came from behind Luca Killianelbow but goalkeeper marvin schwabe Saved Jordan Sibacheau’s tam spot kick to deny Union a two-goal cushion.
Union had their chances to double the lead, with a smart finish from a sharp angle from Bundesliga top scorer Sheraldo Becker being dismissed for offside by VAR, while Christopher Trimmel made his chipping effort coming off the crossbar. saw.
Killian’s afternoon was made worse when he was sent for a second yellow card in an attempt to block a Union counter-attack and 10-man Cologne could not find a way to overtake the stalled spectators for the win.
Freiburg could have spoiled Union’s party on Sunday by going on top with a win over Borussia Moenchengladbach in the final game of the weekend, but were held to a 0–0 draw to leave them second in the standings after six rounds. .
With 14 points, Union are one point ahead of Freiburg and two clear of the champions. Bayern Munichwho slipped to third place.
At the start of the match, Union was lucky to take the lead in the third minute, when Cologne defender Timo Hubers’ attempt to block at low cross was deflected at his goalkeeper’s near post.
Cologne was unlucky to accept a penalty five minutes later when a header came from behind Luca Killianelbow but goalkeeper marvin schwabe Saved Jordan Sibacheau’s tam spot kick to deny Union a two-goal cushion.
Union had their chances to double the lead, with a smart finish from a sharp angle from Bundesliga top scorer Sheraldo Becker being dismissed for offside by VAR, while Christopher Trimmel made his chipping effort coming off the crossbar. saw.
Killian’s afternoon was made worse when he was sent for a second yellow card in an attempt to block a Union counter-attack and 10-man Cologne could not find a way to overtake the stalled spectators for the win.
Freiburg could have spoiled Union’s party on Sunday by going on top with a win over Borussia Moenchengladbach in the final game of the weekend, but were held to a 0–0 draw to leave them second in the standings after six rounds. .
With 14 points, Union are one point ahead of Freiburg and two clear of the champions. Bayern Munichwho slipped to third place.