After a weak start to the Europa Organization with two defeats, Union won 4 games in a row with 1-0. In the knockout round of the coming year, Berliners are now swing an eye-catching challenger: FC Barcelona, Juventus Turin or Ajax Amsterdam are possible. The draw will take area next Monday.
At the end of the team stage, the Knickers under coach Urs Fischer took second location in Team D behind the Belgians and also in advance of ing Bragg (Portugal).
An issue by the resources versus the city of Leuven for Union fans was rejected prior to the video game. Union had actually not allowed Union to be offered away tickets for the encounter due to previous misconception of components of the appendix. Nonetheless, Union fans had traveled by themselves. Several of them made it right into the arena. Her incantations were heard in the 2nd fifty percent.
Before around 6000 spectators in the stadium, the Reef in Leuven-Darunter a couple of Unioner shots Sven Michel (6th minute) the Iron In his very first startup of the period to success.
The triumphant season of Union Berlin proceeds after the fourth minimalist victory in a row in the Europa Organization. The Bundesliga leader won 1-0 (1-0) at the Belgian runner-up Royale Union Saint-Gilloise as well as hence secured the entrance into the knockout round of the competition.
Fischer with great hand
After the break, Union had to switch the goalkeeper: Leonard Grill came for the injured Frederik Connor. After an error in the Belgian protection, Becker missed the fantastic possibility of the 2nd goal (61st). Shortly before the end, Robin Knocked obstructed a shot from the alternative Victor Boniface.
After a weak start to the Europa Organization with two defeats, Union won four games in a row with 1-0. A grievance by the resources against the city of Leuven for Union fans was denied before the video game. Union had actually not permitted Union to be given away tickets for the encounter due to previous misconception of parts of the appendix. After the break, Union had to switch the goalkeeper: Leonard Grill came for the hurt Frederik Connor.
Fischer showed a good hand by bringing Christopher Trimmed as well as Michel to the starting eleven. Captain Trimmed conserved a ball in front of the side in the first phase towards Herald Becker. Michel placed his flank into the goal with a stepped shot against the direction of Saint-Gilloise caretaker Anthony Morris.
A video game with many few opportunities and tough battles created. The playful Belgians came into play much better after around 20 mins. The Knickers safeguarded the assaults mainly with confidence, but were lucky with some technological mistakes that Saint-Gilloise did not act extra continually.