Berlin, Aug 21 (Ians) Union Berlin clinched a 4-1 victory over Mainz after Kevin Behrens delivered a hat-trick to conclude the opening round of the Bundesliga.
Union Berlin had a dream start on their home turf. Within the opening minute, Jerome Roussillon’s sharp cross found Behrens, who headed in the first goal, reports Xinhua.
Eight minutes later, Behrens found the net again, this time heading a cross from Aissa Laidouni.
Mainz struggled to counter, lacking both defense and offense. Despite their dominance, Union could have furthered their lead had Mainz’s goalkeeper, Robin Zentner, not thwarted attempts by David Datro Fofana and Diogo Leite before the break.
Fofana later hit the crossbar with a promising free-kick.
Although Mainz began the second half with energy, their hopes were dashed when Union’s goalie, Frederik Ronnow, saved a penalty taken by Ludovic Ajorque in the 60th minute.
Yet, Mainz managed to score in the 64th minute,...
Union Berlin had a dream start on their home turf. Within the opening minute, Jerome Roussillon’s sharp cross found Behrens, who headed in the first goal, reports Xinhua.
Eight minutes later, Behrens found the net again, this time heading a cross from Aissa Laidouni.
Mainz struggled to counter, lacking both defense and offense. Despite their dominance, Union could have furthered their lead had Mainz’s goalkeeper, Robin Zentner, not thwarted attempts by David Datro Fofana and Diogo Leite before the break.
Fofana later hit the crossbar with a promising free-kick.
Although Mainz began the second half with energy, their hopes were dashed when Union’s goalie, Frederik Ronnow, saved a penalty taken by Ludovic Ajorque in the 60th minute.
Yet, Mainz managed to score in the 64th minute,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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