Union Berlin and Mainz played to a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei on Saturday during Matchday 16 of the Bundesliga.
Mainz initially took control of the match with two goals from Nadiem Amiri and Benedict Hollerbach, scored at the 30th minute of the first half and the 24th minute of the second half respectively. However, Union Berlin refused to back down. Jeong Wooyeong netted a goal just a minute later, in the 31st minute of the second half, to reduce the deficit. The equalizer came from Danilho Doekhi, who struck in the 42nd minute of the same half, capping off a spirited comeback.
Jeong Wooyeong was pivotal in the match and was named the best player, contributing one goal. Nadiem Amiri was also instrumental for Mainz, adding their first goal.
Union Berlin’s head coach, Steffen Baumgart, opted for a 3-4-3 formation with Frederik Rönnow as goalkeeper; Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, and Diego Leite forming the defense; Janik Haberer, Rani Khedira, Aljoscha Kemlein, and Derrick Kohn in the midfield; and Oliver Burke, Andrej Ilic, and Livan Burcu leading the attack.
In contrast, Mainz’s Urs Fischer set his side up in a 3-5-2 formation featuring Daniel Batz in goal; a defensive line consisting of Danny da Costa, Stefan Bell, and Dominik Kohr; a midfield anchored by Silvan Widmer, Lee Jaesung, Kaishu Sano, Nadiem Amiri, and Nikolas Veratschnig; with Benedict Hollerbach and Phillip Tietz up front.
The match was officiated by referee Bastian Dankert.
Following this result, Union Berlin rises to 22 points, placing them in eighth position, while Mainz remains at 9 points at the bottom of the league table in 18th place. Union Berlin’s next match will be away against Augsburg, while Mainz will host Heidenheim.
Substitutions for Union Berlin
65’ 2T – Aljoscha Kemlein replaced by András Schäfer and Livan Burcu substituted for Ilyas Ansah. 71’ 2T – Janik Haberer made way for Christopher Trimmel and Oliver Burke came off for Jeong Wooyeong. 78’ 2T – Diego Leite was substituted for Marin Ljubicic, with Nadiem Amiri and Benedict Hollerbach also being replaced by Paul Nebel and Armindo Sieb respectively.
Cautions for Union Berlin:
Diego Leite (19’ 1T) and Danilho Doekhi (12’ 2T).
Substitutions for Mainz
85’ 2T – Phillip Tietz was replaced by Lennard Maloney.