Union Berlin
Eintracht Frankfurt
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1.25
Expected Goals (xG)
0.14
Passing by
158 (68%)
Accurate passes
567 (88%)
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1
G
Frederik Rønnow
6.7
34
d
Stanley soon
6.7
d
Leopold Querfeld
87′
5
d
Danilo Doekhi
6.3
d
Derrick Cohen
73′ StumbledM
Aljoscha Kemlein
72′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
8
M
Rani Khedira
7.2
28
d
Christopher Trimmel (C)
6.6
10
F
Ilyas Ansah
6.5
M
András Schaefer
68′ Stumbled
11
F
Woo-Yeong Jeong
7.0
40
G
Kauã Santos
7.0
3
d
Arthur Theatre
7.3
4
d
Robin Koch (C)
6.9
13
d
Rasmus Kristensen
7.5
M
Nathaniel Brown
84′
16
M
Hugo Larsson
6.3
M
Oscar Hojlund
36′ Stumbled
86′ Holding
20
M
Ritsu Doan
6.2
8
F
Fares Chaïbi
6.3
27
F
Mario Götze
6.3
F
Arnaud Kalimuendo
25′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
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Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt battled to a gripping 1-1 Bundesliga draw at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
Leopold Querfeld’s late penalty grabbed a point for Union, after Nathaniel Brown’s opener for Frankfurt, amid some late drama.
Eintracht Frankfurt, ranked eighth, visited Union Berlin, ranked ninth. Both teams looked for consistency, with Frankfurt’s recent form LLDLD and Union showing LLDDD. This match was crucial for mid-table ambitions.
The first half was a tactical and cautious affair. Frankfurt had more possession, but Union Berlin’s defense held firm. Clear chances were few and far between, keeping the game tight.
The referee gave an early warning. Eintracht Frankfurt’s Arnaud Kalimuendo received a yellow card in the 25th minute. Teammate Rasmus Højlund followed with a yellow card for a foul in the 36th minute.
At halftime, the score remained tied at 0-0. Both coaches surely called for increased offensive momentum. Fans expected a more lively second period.
Substitutions in the second half with the aim of bringing life to the offences. The game was ignited in the 84th minute. Substitute Mahmoud Dahoud assisted Nathaniel Brown, who fired Eintracht Frankfurt into the lead.
Frankfurt’s advantage was quickly overshadowed by a major setback. Just two minutes later, Rasmus Højlund received his second yellow card for holding. This led to his sending off with a red card in the 86th minute, leaving Frankfurt with ten men.
Union Berlin immediately took advantage of their numerical advantage. The referee awarded a penalty to the home team. Leopold Querfeld stepped up and calmly converted from the spot in the 87th minute, restoring parity.
Despite Frankfurt’s 73% possession, Union Berlin showed greater offensive efficiency. Union posted 11 shots and a 1.25 xG. Frankfurt managed just 3 shots and a low xG of 0.14.
The spectacular 1-1 draw earned a single point for both Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt. This result maintains their mid-table positions. Both teams will build on this hard-fought point in the upcoming Bundesliga games.
