Union Berlin secure hard-fought 1-0 win over Elversberg in Bundesliga

Union Berlin secured a valuable 1-0 win over visitors Elversberg in the match played between them in the fifth round of the Bundesliga, at 16:30 Damascus time.

The only goal of the match came in the 81st minute through player Livan Burcu, giving his team three important points.

Statistically, Elversberg dominated possession with 57 percent against 43 percent for Union Berlin, but the latter were more dangerous, taking 19 attempts compared to 7 for their guests, including 7 shots on target against just two for Elversberg. Union Berlin also had more corners, 7 to 3, while committing more fouls, 14 compared to 9 for their visitors.

The match saw no red cards, while Union Berlin received two yellow cards compared to one for Elversberg. The match was officiated by referee Tobias Reichel.

With this result, Union Berlin raised their tally to 1 point in 17th place, after achieving one win, one draw and 3 losses, scoring 4 goals and conceding 17.

In contrast, Elversberg's tally remained at 7 points in 8th place, after winning two matches, drawing one and losing another, scoring 8 goals and conceding 7.