On April 8, one of the matches of the 27th round of the German championship was held. Borussia D (Dortmund) and Union (Berlin) met.
German Championship, round 27
Borussia D (Dortmund) - Union (Berlin) - 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: Malen (28), Yu Mukoko (79) - Kevin Behrens (61)
Warnings: Süle (1), K. Adeyemi (16), Kevin Behrens (54), S. Becker (56), E. Kahn (90+1), M. Reus (90), Baino-Gittens (90+5)
Borussia Dortmund faced Union Berlin in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. Both teams were looking to win, so the match was tight from start to finish. Borussia Dortmund took control of the game in the first half. The home team got off to an uncertain start: Nathaniel Süle got a yellow card in the first minute of the game. The struggle between the teams continued when Karim Adeyemi was sent off in the 16th minute. However, Borussia Dortmund did not let these setbacks affect their play and took the lead on 28 minutes when Donielle Malen headed the ball in. At halftime, the score was 1-0 in favor of the home team. Union Berlin took the lead in the second half and was soon rewarded with a goal in the 61st minute. Keita Behrens scored a stunning equalizer, setting up a tense final half.
The dynamics of the match shifted back and forth, with both sides attacking relentlessly. Borussia Dortmund eventually regained the lead in the 79th minute thanks to the efforts of young Yussuf Mukoko, who came on as a substitute early in the game. Borussia Dortmund clinched a hard-fought win as the visiting team fought desperately to level the score. Although Union Berlin released two substitutes, Julian Leveling and Patrick Seguin, in an attempt to change the trajectory of the game, Borussia Dortmund's replacements proved to be more effective. Mukoko, Jude Baino-Gittens, and Marco Reus, who came off the bench, had an impact on the game. The final score was 2-1 in favor of Borussia Dortmund, with the hosts climbing up the Bundesliga standings. The game took place in front of passionate fans who supported their teams for the entire 90 minutes. This match was a testament to the intensity and competitiveness of German soccer.
In the next round, the rivals are waiting for such matches: Stuttgart - Borussia D, Union - Bochum.
| Borussia D. | Union | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Goals on goal | 2 |
| 15 | Hits | 7 |
| 3 | Blocked kicks | 0 |
| 11 | Kicks from the penalty area | 2 |
| 4 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 5 |
| 8 | Violations | 10 |
| 8 | Corner | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 65% | Ball possession | 35% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves by goalkeeper | 4 |
| 575 | Total assists | 315 |
| 491 | Accurate passes | 233 |
| 85% | Accuracy of transmissions | 74% |