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Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin Play to a Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Berlin
The Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin hosted a captivating match between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Berlin, part of the 2024 Bundesliga’s Matchday 12. The game, played on November 30th at 2:30 PM, ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams with mixed feelings.
Bayer Leverkusen started strongly, taking the lead early with a goal from Jeremie Frimpong in the 2nd minute, assisted by Alejandro Grimaldo. However, Union Berlin responded with a goal from Jeong Woo-Yeong in the 29th minute, assisted by Christopher Trimmel. The match was characterized by high intensity, with yellow cards for Andrich (Leverkusen) and Rothe (Union Berlin) in the first half, highlighting the midfield battle. The second half continued the excitement. A goal by Patrik Schick in the 71st minute, assisted by Florian Wirtz, appeared to give Leverkusen the victory, but the home side fought back and showcased their determination.
Bayer Leverkusen dominated possession (63%), although Union Berlin (37%) created dangerous chances, registering 8 shots on goal. Both teams had 8 shots total, with Leverkusen hitting the target 3 times compared to Union Berlin’s 2. Referee Christian Dingert, from Germany, had a busy afternoon, showing yellow cards to players from both teams.
Despite superior possession and shots on goal, Leverkusen couldn’t overcome a combative Union Berlin, resulting in a fair and exciting 2-2 draw.
Substitutions bayer leverkusen: at minute 58 F. Wirtz came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 58 E. Palacios came in and R. Andrich went out., at minute 79 N. Mukiele came in and Arthur went out., at minute 79 N. Tella came in and J. Frimpong went out.
Substitutions union berlin: at minute 68 Y. Vertessen came in and T. Skarke went out., at minute 79 A. Schafer came in and R. Khedira went out., at minute 79 R. Skov came in and Jeong Woo-Yeong went out., at minute 79 J. Juranovic came in and C. Trimmel went out., at minute 85 K. Volland came in and L. Querfeld went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Union Berlin
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