Darmstadt - Union - 1:4. German Championship, 2nd round. Match review, statistics

On 26 August one of the matches of the 2nd round of the German football championship took place. Darmstadt (Germany) and Union (Berlin) met.

German Championship, 2nd round

Darmstadt (Germany) - Union (Berlin) - 1:4 ( 1:3)
Goals: M. Mehlem (24) - R. Mehlem (24) - R. Gosens (4), R. Gosens (34), Kevin Behrens (39), D. Doekhi (65)

Warnings: Brenden Aaronson (5), Brenden Aaronson (21), M. Mehlem (34), B. M. Manu (44)

Darmstadt vs Union match review:

In an exciting Bundesliga match, SV Darmstadt 98 faced Union Berlin at the Merck Stadion am Böllenfalltor. There were several exciting moments in the game, but Union Berlin proved to be the dominant force, leading to a score of 1-3 at half-time and 1-4 in the final. From the very beginning of the game, Union Berlin showed their attacking power, and already in the 4th minute R. Gossens hit the opponent's goal, giving the team their first lead. However, Union Berlin's enthusiasm was quickly replaced by caution: B. Aaronson received a yellow card in the 5th minute and another one in the 21st minute. Unfortunately for Union Berlin, Aaronson's aggressive play led to his removal from the pitch as he received a red card in the 21st minute. Just a few minutes later, SV Darmstadt 98 took advantage of the situation when M. Mehlem scored in the 24th minute, reducing the deficit to one goal. However, Union Berlin further increased their lead with another goal by R. Gosens in the 34th minute and then a brilliant finish by K. Behrens in the 39th minute, making the score 1:3 in favour of Union Berlin at half time. At the start of the second half, both teams made a number of strategic changes.

In the 46th minute, SV Darmstadt 98 released K. Klarer and M. Hohn. Klarer and M. Honsack, hoping to find a way to get back into the game. On the other hand, Union Berlin made a triple substitution, releasing J. Sibatcheu, A. Laidouni and S. Becker in the 64th minute, showing that they could find a way back into the game. Becker, thus demonstrating their depth and versatility. "Union Berlin" continued their impressive attack, and in the 65th minute D. Doehy hit the opponent's goal, further increasing the gap between the teams. SV Darmstadt 98 tried to turn the situation around by making substitutions: M. Maglica and O. Vilhelmsson came on in the 67th minute, followed by B.M. Manu and F. Stojiljkovic. However, Union Berlin maintained control of the game and secured the win when J. Roussillon replaced R. Gosens in the 84th minute. The fifth and final substitution provided fresh energy on the pitch and helped Union Berlin maintain their advantage. The final whistle sounded and Union Berlin celebrated a deserved 1:4 victory over SV Darmstadt 98. The match demonstrated Union Berlin's attacking prowess and their ability to capitalise on their opponent's shortcomings. Overall, the Bundesliga match was an exciting spectacle filled with goals, cards and several strategic substitutions. Both teams showed a desire to achieve a positive result, but the victory was left to Union Berlin, while SV Darmstadt 98 must regroup and analyse their actions for future matches.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Bayer vs Darmstadt, Union vs RB Leipzig.

Statistics of the match Darmstadt - Union: