Match report

Union Berlin 4–2 SC Freiburg: A Thrilling Bundesliga Match

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
4–2
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
May 13, 2023

Union Berlin stunned SC Freiburg with a dominant 4-2 victory in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. The home team took an early lead through a goal by K. Behrens and extended their advantage with a brace from S. Becker in quick succession. Despite SC Freiburg's fightback with goals from M. Gulde and a penalty by V. Grifo, Union Berlin clinched the win with a late goal from A. Laïdouni. This victory solidifies Union Berlin's position in the Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • K. Behrens opened the scoring for Union Berlin in the 5th minute
  • • S. Becker scored two goals for Union Berlin, one in the 36th and another in the 38th minute
  • • SC Freiburg responded with goals by M. Gulde in the 56th and a penalty by V. Grifo in the 70th minute
  • • A. Laïdouni sealed the win for Union Berlin with a goal in the 80th minute
  • • Union Berlin had three yellow cards, including one each for K. Behrens and S. Becker
  • • SC Freiburg substituted five players during the match, including L. Kubler and C. Gunter

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 4 Diogo Leite (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 26 J. Roussillon (M)
  • 17 K. Behrens (F)
  • 27 S. Becker (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 J. Siebatcheu
  • 2 M. Thorsby
  • 20 A. Laïdouni
  • 23 N. Gießelmann
  • 40 J. Leweling
  • 11 S. Michel
  • 18 J. Juranović
  • 3 P. Jaeckel
  • 37 L. Grill

SC Freiburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Flekken (G)
  • 25 K. Sildillia (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 5 M. Gulde (D)
  • 17 L. Kübler (M)
  • 14 Y. Keitel (M)
  • 27 N. Höfler (M)
  • 30 C. Günter (M)
  • 42 R. Dōan (F)
  • 32 V. Grifo (F)
  • 9 L. Höler (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 R. Sallai
  • 33 N. Weißhaupt
  • 35 K. Schmidt
  • 38 M. Gregoritsch
  • 29 Jeong Woo-Yeong
  • 21 N. Atubolu
  • 18 N. Petersen
  • 8 M. Eggestein
  • 24 K. Ezekwem

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    5' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Behrens · Assist: S. Becker
  2. Union Berlin
    15' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Rani Khedira

    Foul

  3. SC Freiburg
    32' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Kubler · On: R. Sallai
  4. Union Berlin
    33' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    K. Behrens

    Foul

  5. Union Berlin
    36' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    S. Becker
  6. Union Berlin
    36' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Becker · Assist: R. Knoche
  7. Union Berlin
    38' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Becker · Assist: R. Knoche
  8. SC Freiburg
    46' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gunter · On: N. Weisshaupt
  9. SC Freiburg
    53' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kiliann Sildillia · On: K. Schmidt
  10. SC Freiburg
    53' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yannik Keitel · On: M. Gregoritsch
  11. SC Freiburg
    56' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gulde · Assist: V. Grifo
  12. Union Berlin
    63' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Behrens · On: J. Siebatcheu
  13. Union Berlin
    63' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Schafer · On: M. Thorsby
  14. SC Freiburg
    70' SC Freiburg Goal · Penalty
    V. Grifo
  15. Union Berlin
    71' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Janik Haberer · On: A. Laïdouni
  16. Union Berlin
    80' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Laïdouni · Assist: S. Becker
  17. SC Freiburg
    82' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Grifo · On: Jeong Woo-Yeong
  18. Union Berlin
    86' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Roussillon · On: N. Gießelmann
  19. Union Berlin
    86' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Becker · On: J. Leweling
  20. SC Freiburg
    90'+5 SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gregoritsch

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin SC Freiburg
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 69% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 304 540
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.49 2.06
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 211 437
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin's early goals by K. Behrens and the brace from S. Becker within the first 38 minutes set the tone for the match
  • ▸ The introduction of A. Laïdouni and his late goal in the 80th minute proved decisive, solidifying Union Berlin's lead against SC Freiburg's late push