Hoffenheim vs Union Berlin 2022-23 German Bundesliga
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4 - 2
4 - 2
Union's Champions League hopes at risk with defeat by Hoffenheim, Hertha relegated
Union Berlin slumped to a 4-2 loss at Hoffenheim on Saturday to require victory on the last Bundesliga matchday to secure what would be a sensational Champions League spot for next season as fellow Berlin club Hertha were relegated.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 22': Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 1, 1. FC Union Berlin 0. Ihlas Bebou (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 35': Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 2, 1. FC Union Berlin 0. Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 39': Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+4': Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 2, 1. FC Union Berlin 1. Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Christopher Trimmel with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+9': First Half ends, TSG Hoffenheim 2, 1. FC Union Berlin 1.
- 45': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Aïssa Laïdouni replaces Morten Thorsby.
- 45': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Timo Baumgartl replaces Diogo Leite.
- 60': Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Sebastian Rudy replaces Dennis Geiger.
- 64': Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Munas Dabbur replaces Christoph Baumgartner.
- 69': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jamie Leweling replaces Janik Haberer.
- 70': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Josip Juranovic replaces Christopher Trimmel.
- 70': Substitution, TSG Hoffenheim. Ermin Bicakcic replaces Kevin Akpoguma.
- 79': Timo Baumgartl (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jordan Siebatcheu replaces Paul Jaeckel.
- 81': Grischa Prömel (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Jérôme Roussillon (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 3, 1. FC Union Berlin 1. Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Munas Dabbur.
- 90'+1': Andrej Kramaric (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 90'+5': Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 3, 1. FC Union Berlin 2. Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Timo Baumgartl with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 90'+8': Munas Dabbur (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+8': Angelo Stiller (TSG Hoffenheim) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+9': Goal! TSG Hoffenheim 4, 1. FC Union Berlin 2. Munas Dabbur (TSG Hoffenheim) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andrej Kramaric with a headed pass following a fast break.
Game Information
Competition: German Bundesliga
Venue: PreZero Arena
Location: Sinsheim, Germany
Attendance: 30,000
Venue: PreZero Arena
Location: Sinsheim, Germany
Attendance: 30,000
German Bundesliga Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +63 | Bayern Munich | 33 | 79 | 2 |
| +31 | Bayer Leverkusen | 32 | 68 | 2 |
| +20 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 32 | 56 | 8 |
| -2 | SC Freiburg | 33 | 55 | 10 |
Statistics
 FCU |
TSG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 15 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 57.2 | Possession | 42.8 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 395 | Accurate Passes | 291 |
| 487 | Passes | 384 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 10 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 33 | Crosses | 5 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 73 | Long Balls | 72 |
| 42 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 15 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 38 |
| 11 | Clearances | 38 |
TSG Hoffenheim (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Baumann (GK) |
| 23 | John Brooks |
| 25 | Kevin Akpoguma |
| 5 | Ozan Kabak |
| 8 | Dennis Geiger |
| 6 | Grischa Prömel  |
| 11 | Angeliño |
| 20 | Finn Becker |
| 14 | Christoph Baumgartner |
| 27 | Andrej Kramaric |
| 9 | Ihlas Bebou |
1. FC Union Berlin (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frederik Ronnow (GK) |
| 5 | Danilho Doekhi |
| 4 | Diogo Leite |
| 3 | Paul Jaeckel |
| 19 | Janik Haberer |
| 2 | Morten Thorsby |
| 8 | Rani Khedira |
| 26 | Jérôme Roussillon |
| 28 | Christopher Trimmel |
| 17 | Kevin Behrens |
| 27 | Sheraldo Becker |
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