In a shocking turn of events, Union Berlin has been knocked out of Euro competition after losing 3-0 to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The capital club had suffered a 3-3 draw in the first leg and were hoping to secure a win in Brussels. However, luck simply wasn’t on their side.
In fact, the only lucky break of the game for Union Berlin was when a shot from Adingra bounced off the post instead of flying into the goal. The Köpenickers made matters worse by giving away the lead in the 18th minute, with Teuma scoring for the Belgians after intercepting Knoche’s pass.
From that point forward, the game was up for Union Berlin. Despite Juranovic’s best efforts, including two free-kick attempts, the Berliners simply couldn’t get anything going. Amani sealed the game with the second goal in the 63rd minute, and Haberer received a yellow-red card in the 80th minute. Lapoussin scored the final goal in injury time, making it 3-0.
This loss is a major disappointment for the Bundesliga fourth, who had shown promise in previous games. More importantly, it means that Union Berlin’s Euro sails have been canceled. The team will have to regroup and refocus in the domestic league, where they currently sit in fifth place.
Despite the disappointment, there was one silver lining for Union Berlin – their fans. Following Uefa’s suspended ban due to pyro riots in Amsterdam, Union Berlin fans behaved peacefully when leaving Belgium. This is a positive sign for the team’s reputation and relationship with Uefa.
