1. FC Union Berlin vs Schalke 04
Match Report
Union Berlin were made to pay for a wasteful finishing display at the Alten Försterei, falling 1-3 to newly promoted Schalke despite dominating possession and out-shooting their visitors. The hosts had the better of the ball all night, but it was Schalke who made their limited chances count, leaving Union with plenty to rue.
Robin Gosens put Schalke ahead in the 25th minute against his former club, and Adil Aouchiche doubled the lead just a minute into the second half. Tim Skarke gave the home crowd hope with a strike deep into stoppage time, but Maximilian Wöber restored Schalke's two-goal cushion moments later to complete the scoring. No cards or penalties defined the contest, just clinical finishing from the away side.
For Schalke, it's their first win of the campaign after an opening loss at Augsburg and a battling draw with Bayern Munich, a result that shows there's more to their season than just defensive grit. Union Berlin, meanwhile, remain stuck on just one point after three matches and now face a daunting trip to Bayern Munich, with defensive fragility becoming a real concern.
Match Events
25'
45'
A. Kemlein(Holding)
46'
46'
46'
74'
M. Ljubicic(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
76'
78'
F. Uduokhai(Tripping)
80'
80'
85'
90+1'
90+4'
90+6'
90+9'
L. Karius(Delay of game)
90+13'
25'
(Holding)A. Kemlein
45'
46'
46'
46'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)M. Ljubicic
74'
(Tripping)F. Uduokhai
78'
80'
80'
90+1'
90+4'
90+6'
90+9'
L. Karius(Delay of game)
90+13'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Schalke 04 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Statistics
66%Possession34%
21Shots19
8Shots on Target10
4Corners5
11Fouls10
2Offsides3
3Yellow Cards1
501Passes266
6Saves7
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
1
1. FC Union Berlin wins
4
Draws
2
Schalke 04 wins
Goals: 10 - 8
