1. FC Union Berlin vs RB Leipzig, 2022-23 German Bundesliga
· German BundesligaUSMNT's Pefok leads Union Berlin win vs. Leipzig
U.S. striker Jordan Pefok got a goal and an assist as Union Berlin beat struggling RB Leipzig 2-1 in the Bundesliga.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dani Olmo.
- 5': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by András Schäfer.
- 6': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Sheraldo Becker tries a through ball, but Jordan Siebatcheu is caught offside.
- 7': Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Foul by Konrad Laimer (RB Leipzig).
- 9': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig).
- 9': Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 10': Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 11': Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 11': Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 12': Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Konrad Laimer (RB Leipzig).
- 15': Attempt blocked. Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Janik Haberer with a headed pass.
- 16': David Raum (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 19': Timo Werner (RB Leipzig) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box.
- 20': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Diogo Leite.
- 25': Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 26': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Rani Khedira.
- 26': Attempt blocked. Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
- 26': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Christopher Trimmel.
- 27': Attempt missed. Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 30': András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig).
- 30': Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 31': David Raum (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 32': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 1, RB Leipzig 0. Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker following a fast break.
- 37': Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 38': Attempt blocked. Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 38': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 0. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Siebatcheu following a fast break.
- 40': Offside, RB Leipzig. Benjamin Henrichs tries a through ball, but Timo Werner is caught offside.
- 42': András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig).
- 43': Foul by Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 43': Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt missed. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Janik Haberer following a fast break.
- 45'+1': Foul by Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig).
- 45'+1': Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 45'+1': Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 0.
- 45': Second Half begins 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 0.
- 45': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Marcel Halstenberg replaces Josko Gvardiol.
- 46': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Robin Knoche.
- 47': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Rani Khedira.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dani Olmo.
- 48': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by András Schäfer.
- 49': Attempt missed. Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 49': Frederik Rønnow (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card.
- 50': Offside, RB Leipzig. Timo Werner tries a through ball, but Konrad Laimer is caught offside.
- 50': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Christopher Trimmel tries a through ball, but Sheraldo Becker is caught offside.
- 51': Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 51': Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 51': Attempt missed. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Konrad Laimer with a cross.
- 52': Foul by Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig).
- 52': Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Offside, RB Leipzig. Mohamed Simakan tries a through ball, but Timo Werner is caught offside.
- 57': Foul by Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 57': Konrad Laimer (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt missed. Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker.
- 59': Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Foul by Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 62': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Amadou Haidara replaces Kevin Kampl.
- 62': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Behrens replaces Jordan Siebatcheu.
- 63': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Diogo Leite.
- 65': Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Robin Knoche.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Simakan (RB Leipzig) with an attempt from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Marcel Halstenberg (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Timo Werner (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 69': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Behrens tries a through ball, but Sheraldo Becker is caught offside.
- 71': Substitution, RB Leipzig. André Silva replaces Konrad Laimer.
- 74': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Morten Thorsby replaces Janik Haberer.
- 74': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Genki Haraguchi replaces András Schäfer.
- 74': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Sven Michel replaces Sheraldo Becker.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 76': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Diogo Leite.
- 77': Attempt missed. Julian Ryerson (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Genki Haraguchi.
- 78': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Emil Forsberg replaces Dani Olmo.
- 80': Foul by Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 80': Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Niko Gießelmann replaces Julian Ryerson.
- 81': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Sven Michel tries a through ball, but Kevin Behrens is caught offside.
- 82': Foul by Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 82': Mohamed Simakan (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Emil Forsberg.
- 83': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Diogo Leite.
- 83': Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 1. Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Raum with a cross following a corner.
- 86': Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 86': Foul by Sven Michel (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 86': Foul by Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig).
- 86': Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Corner, 1. FC Union Berlin. Conceded by Marcel Halstenberg.
- 88': Foul by Paul Jaeckel (1. FC Union Berlin).
- 88': Janis Blaswich (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 89': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Morten Thorsby.
- 90': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Niko Gießelmann.
- 90'+2': Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Kevin Behrens tries a through ball, but Sven Michel is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 1.
- 0': Match ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 2, RB Leipzig 1.
Statistics
 RBL |
FCU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 5 |
| 13 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 73.7 | Possession | 26.3 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 622 | Accurate Passes | 169 |
| 715 | Passes | 254 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 30 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 56 | Long Balls | 59 |
| 37 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 10 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 3 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 11 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.3 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 7 | Effective Clearances | 37 |
| 7 | Clearances | 37 |
Game Information
Competition: German Bundesliga
Venue: An der alten Försterei
Location: Berlin, Germany
Attendance: 21,056
Venue: An der alten Försterei
Location: Berlin, Germany
Attendance: 21,056
Bundesliga Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 18 | +41 | 45 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 18 | +20 | 41 |
| 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 18 | +18 | 36 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | +10 | 32 |
Line-Ups
1. FC Union Berlin (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frederik Ronnow (GK)  |
| 31 | Robin Knoche |
| 4 | Diogo Leite |
| 3 | Paul Jaeckel |
| 19 | Janik Haberer |
| 13 | András Schäfer |
| 8 | Rani Khedira |
| 6 | Julian Ryerson |
| 28 | Christopher Trimmel |
| 45 | Jordan Pefok |
| 27 | Sheraldo Becker |
RB Leipzig (3-1-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | Janis Blaswich (GK) |
| 4 | Willi Orbán |
| 32 | Josko Gvardiol |
| 2 | Mohamed Simakan |
| 44 | Kevin Kampl |
| 7 | Dani Olmo |
| 27 | Konrad Laimer |
| 22 | David Raum |
| 39 | Benjamin Henrichs |
| 18 | Christopher Nkunku |
| 11 | Timo Werner |
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